What Smart SIM does

Smart SIM (legal name Gestora SMART) is a privately held Brazilian company headquartered in São Paulo that provides M2M (Machine-to-Machine) and IoT (Internet of Things) telecommunications solutions. Its offering is organized around three pillars: connectivity services (multi-carrier SIM cards sold ready-to-deliver with private APN infrastructure), specialized hardware and equipment reselling for IoT deployments, and management software — notably the proprietary SMART MANAGER device management platform and the Plataforma SMS messaging service. The company positions itself as a carrier-agnostic aggregator working with all major Brazilian telecom operators and emphasizes 24/7 technical support, geographically redundant servers, and consultative sales engagement.

The business serves six vertical end-markets: vehicle tracking, security and operations monitoring, payment-method terminals, agribusiness, utility metering, and general IoT applications. Revenue mechanics combine recurring subscription connectivity plans with hardware resale and software platform access, though pricing is not publicly disclosed and quotes are customized per deployment. Distribution is primarily direct and consultative, with self-service capability through the SMART MANAGER platform for mid-market customers; the company has no disclosed digital marketing presence beyond its main website (gestorasmart.com.br) and no named flagship customers.

The company is a small regional operator (11–50 employees) without public funding history, management disclosures, named customers, certifications, or third-party validation. Its value proposition rests on category tenure (claiming 15+ years of telecom experience), multi-carrier flexibility, redundant infrastructure, and bundled hardware-plus-software service — all targeting Brazilian SMB and mid-market IoT adopters rather than large enterprise contracts.

Name

Smart SIM

Legal name

Gestora SMART

Website

https://smartsim.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smart SIM (Gestora SMART) is a Brazilian M2M/IoT telecommunications provider offering multi-carrier connectivity, specialized hardware, and proprietary device management platforms (SMART MANAGER, Plataforma SMS) to vehicle tracking, monitoring, payment, agribusiness, metering, and IoT customers across Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Connectivity Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (517112), Telecommunications (517)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

IoT Connectivity Management (Private APN, SIM/eSIM, Device Connectivity) (HDAIAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Industrial/OT Private Connectivity (Factory, Mining, Ports) (HDAIAGAD)

Keywords

• M2M connectivity services
• IoT telecommunications solutions
• SIM card management
• Device management platform
• Multi-carrier connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo André

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Connectivity Services: M2M/IoT connectivity solutions working with multiple carriers, offering ready-to-deliver plans for various operational needs
2. Equipment Sales: Specialized M2M/IoT hardware and equipment sales with ready-to-deliver inventory for immediate deployment
3. Management Systems/Platforms: Device management and decision-support systems for operational optimization

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Smart SIM provides M2M and IoT connectivity solutions, supplying multi-carrier SIM cards with private APN infrastructure, specialized IoT/M2M hardware, and proprietary management platforms (SMART MANAGER and Plataforma SMS). The offering is targeted at businesses operating in vehicle tracking, monitoring, payment methods, agribusiness, metering, and general IoT applications, supported by 24/7 technical assistance and consultative sales.

Product overview

Smart SIM (Gestora SMART) offers a portfolio of M2M and IoT solutions built around three core pillars: Connectivity (SIM cards and data plans with multiple operators), Equipment (specialized hardware), and Systems (management platforms). The product suite includes the SMART MANAGER platform for device management and the Plataforma SMS for messaging services. All solutions are supported by over 15 years of telecommunications expertise, private APN infrastructure, 24/7 technical support, redundant servers, and a management platform for device oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SMART MANAGER: M2M/IoT device management platform
• PLATAFORMA SMS

Products and services

• Conectividade (Connectivity) M2M/IoT connectivity services offering access to multiple mobile operators with ready-to-deliver SIM cards and dedicated APN infrastructure for secure data transmission, designed for businesses operating M2M and IoT deployments.
• Equipamentos (Equipment) Specialized hardware and device solutions for M2M and IoT operations, supported by a team of specialists who help customers select the best technology for their specific operational needs, with ready-to-deliver inventory for immediate deployment.
• Sistemas (Systems) Management systems designed to enhance decision-making and improve how customers manage their M2M/IoT business operations, providing centralized control and operational insight for connected-device deployments.
• SMART MANAGER Proprietary device management platform for M2M/IoT operations, providing centralized control, monitoring, and management of connected devices across customer deployments.
• Plataforma SMS SMS platform enabling message sending and management for customer communication, notifications, and operational alerting needs in M2M/IoT environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Operational performance optimization through M2M/IoT solutions

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Unnamed Carrier PartnerscoreOthersCompany works with all major telecommunications carriers ('trabalhamos com todas as operadoras') for M2M/IoT connectivity solutions. Partner logos displayed on website but specific carrier names not explicitly listed.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EMnify: EMnify is a global IoT connectivity provider offering cellular M2M/IoT SIM management and private APN-like infrastructure over multiple carriers. It is directly comparable because Smart SIM and EMnify both sit between carriers and enterprises delivering multi-operator, managed cellular connectivity for M2M deployments.
• Hologram: Hologram offers an IoT SIM and connectivity management platform with multi-carrier cellular coverage and developer-friendly tooling. It is comparable to Smart SIM's M2M/IoT SIM plus device-management stack, targeting similar developer and enterprise buyers.
• Aeris Communications: Aeris is an IoT/M2M connectivity provider delivering cellular data services and a device management platform to enterprise customers across multiple industries. Like Smart SIM, Aeris focuses on managed connectivity and platform services for industrial, fleet, and asset-tracking IoT use cases.
• WirelessCar: WirelessCar provides managed connected-vehicle and other M2M/IoT connectivity services with deep telco integration and a platform layer. Smart SIM's vehicle-tracking vertical directly overlaps WirelessCar's connected-vehicle and fleet IoT focus.
• 1NCE: 1NCE is an IoT connectivity specialist offering flat-rate, multi-country cellular data plans for low-bandwidth M2M devices, with its own connectivity management platform. It is comparable to Smart SIM in its focus on simplifying cellular IoT connectivity, managing SIMs across carriers, and serving similar device fleets.
• KORE Wireless: KORE Wireless is a global provider of managed IoT/M2M cellular connectivity, SIM management, and IoT platform services to enterprises. The company's offering aligns directly with Smart SIM's combination of multi-carrier cellular connectivity plus a central management platform for IoT fleets.
• Soracom: Soracom provides cellular IoT connectivity and a cloud-based device management/connectivity platform operating over multiple carriers globally. Smart SIM mirrors this model regionally in Brazil, reselling carrier capacity and layering a device management platform on top.

Broad incumbents

• Twilio (IoT / Super SIM): Twilio offers Super SIM, a global cellular IoT connectivity product, alongside a broad CPaaS portfolio. It is comparable as a much larger incumbent that competes with Smart SIM in IoT connectivity, while serving a wider communications-platform customer base.

Regional players

• TIM Brasil (IoT connectivity): TIM Brasil is one of the major Brazilian mobile carriers that Smart SIM resells capacity from, and also offers its own M2M/IoT plans and management platform in Brazil. It is a relevant regional peer shaping pricing and competition for Smart SIM's domestic IoT connectivity offering.
• Vivo (Telefónica Brasil) IoT: Vivo is a major Brazilian carrier offering M2M/IoT connectivity, SIM management, and vertical-specific IoT solutions in Brazil. It is comparable as a regional telecom incumbent competing for the same domestic IoT connectivity customers that Smart SIM serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/smartsimtelecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smart-sim-telecom

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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