Spitfire’s transformational solution for connecting and managing IoT devices using One Network.

Spitfire IoT is our groundbreaking solution to connect, monitor and manage any size estate of IoT devices, securely and privately, under a single, end-to-end supplier relationship.

Until now, deploying IoT technology has usually called for multiple connectivity supplier relationships, involved tricky integrations, created the vulnerability of data traversing the internet, and has not allowed for easy remote management of devices.

Spitfire IoT… changes all of that.

A landmark Full MVNO agreement with the UK’s leading mobile network operator means that Spitfire’s transformational One Network connectivity solution will provide mobile, cloud and fixed line data connectivity using a single private and secure MPLS network. This completely removes the security risks, latency issues, technical complexities and support restrictions of data traversing the public Internet.

We can further extend this network capability to Spitfire’s Unified Network, with the inclusion of third party connected sites and assets where required.

With low TCO and zero end user configuration requirement, One Network enables WAN capabilities that were historically only viable for large enterprises to businesses of all shapes and sizes, including SMEs.

With aggressive and flexible pricing designed to disrupt the market, as well as a wide range of configuration choices including static IP addressing and private APN options, Spitfire IoT SIMs can be deployed in a way that works for you.

What exactly is a full MVNO?

An MVNO, or Mobile Virtual Network Operator, provides the capability for a company to offer mobile communications without the need to own the underlying radio access network infrastructure.

There are various ways to achieve this and therefore varying levels of MVNOs. The easiest way is to White Label/Resell as an MVNO – these companies most likely want to be as hands-off as possible, with the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) doing most of the legwork to deliver the service.

The other end of the spectrum, and the route that Spitfire have taken, is to become a Full MVNO. Companies who are Full MVNOs are responsible for almost everything apart from the radio access network itself, which remains under the MNO. Although a far larger undertaking, the benefits of this Full MVNO approach are that it allows us to have full control over defining the service offerings, providing complete flexibility in product innovation, development and price. It also allows us to offer better support through improved and more efficient trouble shooting, as we don’t need to log jobs out to the MNO and rely on them to fix issues, and as we provide and activate the SIMs ourselves it streamlines the provisioning process, allowing us to serve our customers faster and more effectively!

What makes our solution different?

One Network is not just a SIM solution – it leverages multiple types of connectivity to establish a secure private MPLS network unifying fixed line, cloud and mobile.

A key differentiator is the management of device security. One approach to securing a device is to use Carrier Grade NAT to translate from a private to public IP address. However, this is really only suitable where a device initiates the transmission and not if remote access is required for management and updates. In this case, a public IP address is needed which then leaves the device open to attack.

As a result secure networks are often implemented using encryption algorithms and IP Sec VPN tunnels. As the number of devices connected increases, however, these become exponentially more complicated and time consuming to deploy.

With One Network you can now seamlessly integrate mobile IoT devices and fixed line connectivity over a secure private MPLS network, without exposure to the public Internet and therefore without the need for encryption algorithms and IP Sec VPN tunnels.

Using Spitfire’s CloudConnect, One Network will also provide direct access to public cloud including, Microsoft Azure via ExpressRoute and Amazon Web Services (AWS) via Direct Connect, removing any security complications with accessing cloud based applications. Fast, easy connection, control and communication between all devices.

Additionally, the pay as you go model ensures you no longer pay for data bundles, eliminating the need to pay for data you don’t use. You pay for what you use and that’s it.

Secure data effortlessly – no public Internet traversal!

Simplify network management – VPN encryption & management no longer required!

Optimise data usage – no more paying for unused bundles!

Spitfire – your all-in-one provider


ONE SUPPLIER	ONE BILL
One Supplier – your entire One Network solution, is managed under a single supplier relationship	Everything is accounted and invoiced on the same bill, rationalising and simplifying accounting and management

ONE CONTACT	ONE NETWORK
Fast, direct accountability and ownership with a single Account Manager to handle every aspect of your network connectivity	Custom architecture unites your Broadband, Ethernet, Mobile Data and Cloud connections in your own secure private network

Spitfire – your all-in-one provider

ONE SUPPLIER

One Supplier – your entire One Network solution, is managed under a single supplier relationship

ONE CONTACT

Fast, direct accountability and ownership with a single Account Manager to handle every aspect of your network connectivity

ONE BILL

Everything is accounted and invoiced on the same bill, rationalising and simplifying accounting and management

ONE NETWORK

Custom architecture unites your Broadband, Ethernet, Mobile Data and Cloud connections in your own secure private network

Why work with a Full MVNO?

CONTROL

We have full control over defining the service offerings, with complete flexibility in product innovation, development and price – we can find a solution that works for you!

SUPPORT

As we are responsible for almost everything apart from the MNO’s radio access network itself, this allows us to provide improved and more efficient troubleshooting for our customers.

PROVISIONING

We provide, activate, configure and dispatch the SIMs ourselves. This means we are not reliant on MNOs and third parties, allowing us to offer a faster, more efficient deployment.

BILLING

Our Customer Portal provides easy and simple management of your entire SIM estate, as well as granular data usage visibility and billing in near real-time.

IoT SIMs with Spitfire

Whether you simply require low cost data SIMs for every day devices, such as PDQ machines, or you need an entire SIM estate in a more complex network configuration with full security from the public Internet, Spitfire have a solution to meet your needs.

Having a Full MVNO agreement with the UK’s leading Mobile Network Operator means we can offer excellent coverage in the UK via this ‘home’ network. Connecting in this way keeps your data in the UK, not requiring complex roaming agreements that multi-network solutions are often bound by, and this ‘home’ network utilisation offers superior reliability, lower latency and financial benefits compared to multi-network alternatives. All this means our standard SIMs are the best choice for most IoT connectivity demands.

However, the ability to connect to multiple mobile networks without being tethered to a single carrier does have its place. This capability is especially crucial in scenarios where network coverage is variable or where devices are mobile, operating across areas serviced by different network providers.

Recognising this need, Spitfire’s Dual IMSI SIMs provide the ideal solution. These SIMs contain two IMSI profiles: one designated as the ‘home’ profile, which enjoys preferred network access and pricing, and an alternative profile that can be activated when the home network is unavailable, connecting to an alternative mobile network when the need arises.

SIM Options

SINGLE ‘HOME’ NETWORK SIMS

Excellent UK wide coverage

Low cost and low latency IoT connectivity

Superior network stability, reliability & performance

Data stays in the UK, providing enhanced security, with no international roaming agreements required

DUAL IMSI SIMS

Multi-Network access where the ‘home’ network cannot be used, providing maximum coverage and an ‘always connected’ solution

Ideal for mobile devices or for locations where network coverage is variable or limited

Increased resiliency with ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ connectivity options

With either the single ‘home’ network SIMs or our Dual IMSI SIMs Spitfire IoT SIMs are delivered at competitive rates, with payment for data used and nothing more. Put an end to monthly data plans that result in you paying for data that isn’t actually used!