Eseye
British connectivity and eSIM specialist with multi-IMSI SIMs, a management platform and hardware services for IoT device makers
Quick Overview
| Company | Eseye Limited |
|---|---|
| Category | IoT Platforms |
| Headquarters | Guildford, United Kingdom |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - United Kingdom |
| Data Location | Not stated on the pages reviewed |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | AnyNet+ multi-IMSI SIM, SGP.32 eSIM, Infinity connectivity platform, Integra white-label platform for MNOs, device design, testing and certification services, API integrations |
| Pricing | Pricing on request; free IoT SIM device assessment kit offered |
| Best For | Hardware makers shipping the same device to many countries who want engineering help with connectivity |
| Replaces | Particle EtherSIM and cellular connectivity |
Detailed Review
Eseye has worked on IoT connectivity since 2007, according to its about page, and the product line leans on engineering help as much as on SIM cards. Services include device design, testing and validation, and certification with operators and regulators.
The privacy policy names Eseye Limited at 20 Nugent Road in the Surrey Research Park, Guildford. The UK counts as European for this directory.
AnyNet+ and the Federation
AnyNet+ is a multi-IMSI IoT SIM, and the AnyNet Federation is described as immediate access to over 800 networks across 190+ countries. For devices that travel between countries, one SIM replaces a set of local contracts.
Platforms for Enterprises and Operators
Infinity is the advanced connectivity management platform for enterprises, while Integra is a white-labelled platform for mobile network operators. A newer eSIM orchestration product is aimed at operators too, and a managed fixed wireless access offering sits beside them.
Engineering Services
The IoT LaunchPad, discovery workshops and an IoT readiness assessment take a project from concept to roll-out. A free IoT SIM device assessment kit gives a team connectivity to test an early prototype.
Limitations to Consider
There are no public prices, only a contact route, which makes quick comparison with 1NCE or EMnify impossible. The offer is oriented to enterprises and operators and combines services with SIMs, so a small team with ten prototypes may find it heavier than needed. It covers connectivity, not dashboards or updates.
Who Should Use Eseye
Device manufacturers and operators who ship cellular products worldwide and want a UK-based partner for SIMs, eSIM orchestration and certification help.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Multi-IMSI SIM across 800+ networks
- Operating in IoT connectivity since 2007
- Services from design to certification
- eSIM orchestration for operators
- Free device assessment kit
Cons
- No public pricing
- Enterprise-oriented sales process
- Connectivity only, no application layer
- Services bundled with the product
Alternatives to Eseye
Other European iot platforms worth comparing before you decide:
Datacake
Germany · No-code IoT dashboards, alerts and LoRaWAN server
Thinger.io
Spain · IoT cloud instance with fixed monthly price per size
akenza
Switzerland · Self-service IoT platform for LoRaWAN and building data
Nabto
Denmark · Peer-to-peer and WebRTC remote access for devices
See all European iot platforms or compare them directly against Particle EtherSIM and cellular connectivity on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is Eseye multi-IMSI IoT SIM and eSIM connectivity, which gives a device access to many mobile networks through one SIM.
Eseye Limited is based in Guildford in the United Kingdom, which this directory counts as European.
No, the pricing page is a request form and the company offers a free SIM assessment kit.