--- title: Point of Sale with IoT SIM card functionality canonical: https://telnyx.com/use-cases/point-of-sale --- # Point of Sale with IoT SIM card functionality **Use Case** # Point of sale **About** ## Unify PoS connectivity with one multifunction SIM Point of Sale (PoS) vendors and systems integrators often have to manage different connectivity vendors in each country they sell to. Telnyx makes it easy to deploy your PoS devices across the globe. Our [IoT SIMs](https://telnyx.com/products/iot-sim-card) (available in triple-size SIM card and embedded MFF2 form factors) have out-of-the-box coverage in [180+ countries](https://telnyx.com/iot-global-coverage#table-iot-global-coverage), and an API platform to manage SIMs over the air. And, our global cloud communications platform enables SMS customer engagement alongside wireless coverage—all from one trusted connectivity partner. ## Benefits ## Connectivity, not complexity Plug-and-play multi-carrier coverage with intelligent network switching to ensure continuous coverage, no matter where your devices are. 180+ ## Countries covered on IoT SIM cards ## Manage your SIM cards via portal or API Deploy, update, configure, and monitor data usage from SIMs with simple API commands. Or, use our intuitive portal with advanced tagging and reporting. #1 ## Most implementable SIM & CPaaS platform, G2 Winter 2023 ## See cost savings from day one Keep your SIMs warehoused in low-cost standby mode and auto-activate them when they start using data. Then, only pay for what you use with low, per-MB pricing. 90% ## Cost savings with SIMs in standby mode ## Implement value-add services easily Collect customer phone numbers for SMS receipts and promotional outreach, all managed through our market-leading SMS API with simple regulatory compliance. 1B+ ## Billions of SMS messages sent via the Telnyx API **How It Works** 1. **1** ### Order your global IoT SIM Cards Get SIMs delivered to your warehouse, with global shipping and no minimum order quantity. One SIM works in 180+ countries with simple zone-based pricing, so you don't need to worry about needing different SKUs for the same device deployed in different countries. 2. **2** ### Activate your global IoT SIM Cards Follow our easy [step-by-step setup instructions](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/iot-sim/get-started) to get your device online in minutes. Or, install SIMs in cost-saving standby mode, where they'll automatically activate and register on a network when the device comes online. 3. **3** ### Set up reporting and management Use our portal and APIs to group SIMs together by customer, deployment location or franchise, set data limits and IMEI locks to prevent unintended use in consumer web devices, assign public or private IP addresses for easier over-the-air updates, and automate reports. 4. **4** ### Enjoy reliable PoS connectivity across the globe Our SIM cards connect to every major network in the U.S. and Canada, and have direct roaming agreements with local incumbent operators in many more countries. That means your devices always have high-quality connectivity, whether they're deployed in a busy city center or at a remote desert festival. Products ## Build with a PoS connectivity and engagement toolbox [See all products](https://telnyx.com/products) * [![2 form factor IoT SIM Cards from Telnyx](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/Telnyx_BlogHero_Comparison_Embedded-MFF2-SIM-vs-SIM-Card-c1e74014.png?width=640&format=webp)IoT eSIMsChoose embedded MFF2 or triple-size SIM cards. Connect to 650+ networks in 180+ countries, with intelligent always-on roaming.LEARN MORE](https://telnyx.com/products/iot-sim-card) * [![Bird-view of a moving truck](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/IoT_for_fleet_management-213fb91b.png?width=640&format=webp)Private Wireless GatewaysConnect PoS devices directly to your private corporate network for greater security.LEARN MORE](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-technical-dive) * [![Woman sends text message](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/Product_Thumbnail_Comms_SMS-API-0905ed67.png?width=640&format=webp)Messaging APIProgrammable SMS and MMS for sending receipts and customer engagement conversations.LEARN MORE](https://telnyx.com/products/sms-api) * [![Developer receives storage error](https://d2efw2akbx8gaf.cloudfront.net/https://dotcom-payload-assets-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/cms-media/Backup-and-restore-573341ec.png?width=640&format=webp)Wireless APIActivate, deactivate, manage and monitor SIM fleets programmatically with a robust RESTful API.LEARN MORE](https://developers.telnyx.com/docs/iot-sim) **Resources** * ### Scale your PoS device distribution with multi-carrier SIMs Learn the benefits of using a single IoT connectivity provider for global data coverage. [Read article](https://telnyx.com/resources/pos-device-multi-carrier-sims) * ### Create a private LTE network with Telnyx Learn why private LTE networks are essential for secure IoT, and find out how to build one with Private Wireless Gateways and IoT SIM Cards. [Read article](https://telnyx.com/resources/private-lte-technical-dive) * ### Telnyx IoT SIMs power COSMO's child-safe smartwatches Learn how COSMO and Telnyx are pioneering child-safe watches with reliable connectivity for a safer, connected future. [Read customer story](https://telnyx.com/customer-stories/cosmo) ## Ready to build something incredible? [Sign up](https://telnyx.com/sign-up) ## FAQ ### What carriers do you use for point of sale IoT coverage? Telnyx SIMs cards have coverage in over 180 countries with access to over 650 networks globally, with redundant multi-carrier coverage in the majority of countries in which we operate. For more info on our carrier coverage across 180+ geographies worldwide, [check out our support knowledge base](https://support.telnyx.com/en/articles/3371977-international-roaming-partners) or [talk to our IoT experts](https://telnyx.com/contact-us). ### Should I choose embedded MFF2 or SIM cards for my PoS device? ### What if my merchants want to send SMS receipts and loyalty texts to customers who enter their phone numbers in payment terminals? ### Once a SIM is deployed in a PoS device in the field, will I need to physically connect to it to make changes or updates? ### I want to build a point of sale app with your SIM cards, but I’m not sure where to start and I don't have expert IoT engineers. ### Do Telnyx SIM cards have coverage in Canada? ### Can I use Telnyx SIMs for backup PoS connectivity or failover PoS connectivity? 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