What Telit Cinterion does

Telit Cinterion is an end-to-end cellular IoT solutions provider formed in July 2022 when Telit acquired Thales' cellular IoT products business; Thales received a 25% stake in the combined entity. Headquartered in Irvine, California, with 501-1,000 employees, the company has positioned itself as a leading Western IoT solutions provider focused on industrial, enterprise, and mission-critical applications, serving verticals including smart factory/Industry 4.0, smart energy and utilities, telematics and transport, heavy industries/mining, smart cities, healthcare, and smart buildings.

The product portfolio is structured in three layers: (1) cellular modules spanning 5G NR (including sub-6, mmWave, and RedCap on Qualcomm Dragonwing platforms, with a railway FRMCS variant), 4G LTE Cat 1-18, LTE-M/NB-IoT, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, GNSS positioning (single-frequency L1 and dual-band L1+L5 with RTK), and Android/Linux smart modules; (2) NExT connectivity services, including global SIM/eSIM solutions with multi-IMSI across 600+ carriers in 200+ countries, GSMA SGP.22/SGP.32-ready eSIM provisioning, an AI-powered connectivity management platform, and a multilayered IoT security architecture with VPN/IPsec and cloud routing; and (3) the deviceWISE platform suite (EDGE, CLOUD, AI, VIEW) integrating 400+ PLC drivers and connectors to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and SAP HANA, with the deviceWISE Intelligence Suite adding AI-agent-driven autonomous fault detection and process optimization.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware module sales, recurring NExT connectivity subscriptions (including NExT Connected Module bundles starting at $0.89/month), subscription-based deviceWISE platform pricing, custom engineering/manufacturing/certification professional services, and managed IoT security services. The company reaches customers through direct enterprise field sales, global distributors (Mouser Electronics, NextPlat/GTC), technology and OEM partners (Nokia, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, Swift Navigation, AWS, Gateworks), and a self-serve NExT connectivity portal for mid-market buyers, with operations spanning North America, EMEA, and APAC.

Name

Telit Cinterion

Legal name

Telit Cinterion Group

Website

https://telit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Telit Cinterion is an end-to-end cellular IoT solutions provider offering modules, global SIM/eSIM connectivity, and the deviceWISE IIoT platform for industrial, utility, transportation, and smart-city enterprises worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Solutions

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Telecommunications Resellers (517121)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Connectivity & Networks (5G/LPWAN/TSN/Industrial Ethernet) (IMAIAMAH), IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG), Asset Tracking, RTLS & Industrial Visibility (IMAIAMAE), Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

Keywords

• Cellular IoT modules
• Global IoT connectivity
• Industrial IoT platforms
• 5G NR modules
• ESIM provisioning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware Modules: Sale of cellular (5G, LTE, LPWA), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, GNSS positioning, and smart modules to device manufacturers. Revenue from one-time hardware sales with design-win and long-term product lifecycle support.
2. NExT Connectivity Services: Global IoT SIM and eSIM connectivity services with monthly data plans, multi-IMSI technology, and eUICC support. Revenue from recurring connectivity subscriptions across 600+ carriers in 200+ countries.
3. NExT Connected Module Packages: Bundled module plus connectivity packages starting at $0.89/month, combining hardware, SIM/eSIM, global connectivity, and management tools in one recurring monthly subscription.
4. deviceWISE IoT Platforms: Cloud-based and edge IIoT platforms including deviceWISE EDGE, CLOUD, AI, and VIEW with subscription pricing for enterprise device integration, management, and AI-enabled industrial applications.
5. Custom Solutions and Professional Services: Engineering product development (hardware, firmware, mechanical design), custom device manufacturing, device certification, and turnkey solutions (embedded modems, terminals, gateways, asset trackers).
6. IoT Security Services: Security by design services including next-generation IoT security architecture with multilayered security, VPN connectivity, and cloud routing to AWS/Azure.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Telit Cinterion designs, manufactures, and sells cellular IoT modules (5G NR, LTE, LPWA), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and GNSS positioning modules, and NExT global IoT connectivity services (SIM/eSIM). It also operates the deviceWISE industrial IoT platform suite (EDGE, CLOUD, AI, VIEW) for device integration, edge AI, and visual inspection. The portfolio targets industrial, enterprise, and mission-critical IoT deployments across manufacturing, utilities, transportation, smart cities, and heavy industries.

Product overview

Telit Cinterion is an end-to-end IoT solutions provider formed from Telit's 2022 acquisition of Thales' cellular IoT products business, creating a leading Western IoT solutions provider. The product portfolio comprises three integrated layers: (1) Modules including 5G, 4G LTE, LPWA (LTE-M/NB-IoT), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, GNSS positioning, and Smart Modules; (2) NExT Connectivity comprising global IoT SIM/eSIM solutions, eSIM provisioning services based on GSMA SGP.22/SGP.32 standards, and AI-powered connectivity management platform; and (3) deviceWISE Platform Suite including EDGE for plant floor integration with 400+ drivers, CLOUD for cloud-based subscription management, AI for visual inspection and autonomous agents, and Intelligence Suite for AI-powered fault detection and process optimization. The company serves industrial IoT, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and smart city applications with 30+ years of IoT innovation experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 5G Modules and Data Cards Cellular 5G adapter modules featuring sub-6 and mmWave technologies including RedCap variants supporting NSA and SA modes for fixed wireless access, enterprise routers and gateways, indoor/outdoor CPE, professional broadcasting, surveillance, and mission-critical industrial systems.
• 4G LTE Modules and Data Cards Cellular IoT modules spanning LTE Cat 1 to Cat 18 in multiple form factors including mini PCIe and M.2. Use cases include utility metering, home/commercial security, point-of-sale, and logistics terminals. Includes LE910, LN920, PLS83, and ELS62 series.
• Cellular LPWA Modules (LTE-M and NB-IoT) Low-power wide-area modules supporting LTE-M and NB-IoT (NB1 and NB2) with Power Saving Mode and extended Discontinuous Reception enabling multi-year battery life. Available in ultra-small form factors including xE310 (13.1 x 14.3 mm), xE910 (28.2 x 28.2 mm), and xL865 (24.4 x 24.4 mm) families. Includes ME310, ME910, EXS82, and TX82 series.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth IoT Modules Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology modules supporting Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, and Bluetooth Low Energy (qualified against Bluetooth Core 5.x). Available in single- and dual-band configurations with hosted or standalone operation. Use cases include home automation, medical devices, industrial IoT, and wearables. Includes WE310K6, WE310G4, WE310F5, and WE866C6-P series.
• GNSS Positioning and Timing Modules Global navigation satellite system modules supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC (IRNSS), and QZSS. Available in single-frequency (L1) and dual-frequency (L1+L5) configurations with dead reckoning, DGNSS, and RTK positioning options. Use cases include asset tracking, telematics, fleet management, and smart utilities. Includes SE873K5, SE869eK2L, SE868K5, and SL871L series.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 production line monitoring with reduced downtime and fewer on-site maintenance visits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability7 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Swift NavigationcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 May 2026Expanded partnership integrating Skylark GNSS correction services into Telit Cinterion's dual-frequency GNSS modules and NExT cellular connectivity. Creates bundled IoT positioning solution enabling sub-meter accuracy without RTK infrastructure for fleet tracking, drones, robotics, and smart mobility.
• New Frontier CommunicationssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 May 2026Strategic partnership to deliver enterprise-grade cellular connectivity solutions across the U.S. New Frontier Communications leverages Telit Cinterion's NExT SIM and eSIM solutions for multi-carrier network access on a single eSIM.
• Airfide NetworkssecondaryTechnology or Integration · 12 March 2026Strategic partnership integrating ultra-wideband (UWB) and 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar into Telit Cinterion's FN990B40 5G data card. Enables high-precision indoor positioning, asset tracking, occupancy detection, and health monitoring for 5G IoT platforms.
• NokiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Technology collaboration to deliver AI-driven mission-critical communications for heavy industries. Integrates Telit Cinterion's 5G NR, Wi-Fi 6/7, and NTN communication modules with Nokia's Cognitive Digital Mine platform. Enables real-time edge computing using AI and digital twins for mining, oil/gas, logistics, and railways.
• QualcommcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 January 2026FE990D50 and FE990D60 series modules built on Qualcomm's Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite 3GPP Release 18 platforms. Partnership enables high-performance industrial and enterprise 5G applications with enhanced throughput and processing capabilities.
• NVIDIAcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 January 2026Integration of deviceWISE AI platform with NVIDIA edge AI technologies including Metropolis VSS Blueprint, Cosmos Reason, and Isaac Sim. Enables real-time anomaly detection, adaptive SOP generation, and autonomous decision-making for manufacturing at the factory edge.
• Mouser ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 December 2025Global distribution agreement for Telit Cinterion's industrial-grade cellular modules, wireless communication, and positioning solutions. Covers LTE Cat 1bis, LTE-M/NB-IoT, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth LE modules, and 5G data cards for IoT and IIoT applications.
• NextPlat/Global Telesat CommunicationssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 December 2025Agreement enabling GTC to add advanced 5G connectivity to its existing satellite and terrestrial connectivity suite. Expands into industrial and enterprise IoT sectors including manufacturing, agriculture, transport, logistics, energy, and utilities.
• GateworkssecondaryOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 October 2025Gateworks integrates Telit Cinterion's pre-certified CMB100 module into the GW16162 cellular modem family. Products are end-device-certified for major U.S. networks, reducing certification time and costs for smart factories and transportation.
• ThalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2022Telit acquired Thales' cellular IoT products business including wireless modules and data cards. Thales received 25% stake in the new entity (Telit Cinterion), establishing a leading Western IoT solutions provider focused on industrial IoT and cybersecure solutions.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationdeviceWISE platform integrates with AWS services. One of the world's largest tire manufacturers uses deviceWISE and AWS combination to digitize 19 manufacturing sites in 12 countries. Partnership enables seamless cloud connectivity and enterprise system integration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Quectel: World's largest cellular IoT module vendor by volume, offering 5G, LTE, LPWA, Wi-Fi/BT, and GNSS modules. Directly competes with Telit Cinterion across the same module families and target verticals, with significant scale and cost advantages.
• Fibocom: Leading Chinese cellular IoT module manufacturer competing in 5G, LTE, LPWA, smart modules, and GNSS. Direct competitor to Telit Cinterion's module portfolio, particularly in industrial and automotive IoT segments.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Following Semtech's acquisition, Sierra Wireless's cellular IoT modules and managed connectivity services (including the Octave platform) directly overlap with Telit Cinterion's module and NExT connectivity offerings.
• u-blox: Swiss provider of cellular and positioning modules/chipsets with strong GNSS heritage. Directly competes with Telit Cinterion across LTE-M/NB-IoT, 5G modules, and the full GNSS positioning product line including RTK.
• Murata: Japanese electronics giant offering certified cellular IoT modules (including LTE-M/NB-IoT and 5G-ready) via partnerships with Sony Semiconductor and others. Competes in industrial-grade modules with similar reliability and certification positioning.
• Digi International: U.S.-based provider of cellular routers, gateways, and IoT connectivity (Digi Remote Manager) serving industrial, transportation, and smart city customers. Overlaps with Telit Cinterion's gateways, embedded modems, and NExT connectivity services.

Emerging players

• Nordic Semiconductor: Norwegian low-power wireless specialist expanding from Bluetooth/NBLE into cellular IoT (nRF91 series). Emerging competitor in LTE-M/NB-IoT modules targeting industrial and asset-tracking use cases overlapping with Telit Cinterion's LPWA portfolio.
• Particle: U.S.-based IoT platform company offering cellular modules (B-Series, M-Series) and managed connectivity (Particle IoT SIM). Emerging player targeting developers and SMBs with a more software-led approach that partially overlaps with Telit Cinterion's NExT and deviceWISE bundles.
• Eseye: UK-based managed IoT connectivity specialist with strong eSIM/multi-IMSI capabilities and a connectivity management platform (Infinity). Directly competes with NExT Connectivity, particularly in enterprise global deployment use cases.

Others

• Thales (IoT division): Thales divested its cellular IoT products business into Telit Cinterion in 2022 and retains a 25% stake. Still operates adjacent IoT/digital identity and eSIM services that complement but no longer directly overlap with Telit Cinterion's module line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/telitcinterion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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