Trains are fast moving metal objects that travel through tunnels, mountains, remote areas, and a variety of other places that impact cellular connectivity negatively. Yet today’s market demands it, whether providing passenger Wi-Fi or container tracking, train operators need connectivity to be competitive. For one railroad company, the only way to ensure consistent connectivity across the continent was to manage multiple carrier relationships in multiple countries.

Looking to provide a solution that would allow a fleet of trains the ability to seamlessly connect over all of North America, without having to battle permanent roaming issues in Canada, Helix Wireless was able to offer our SmartSIM. Connecting to all US carriers and local networks in over 190 other countries, SmartSIM enables devices to be activated anywhere in the world. Customers receive cellular connectivity services for IoT through local carriers, regardless of deployment country, overcoming roaming costs and restrictions.

Helix SmartSIM enabled this railroad company to rollout consistent connectivity to all of their trains and on a single bill, drastically streamlining operations. By utilizing local carrier networks, they were also able to eliminate all roaming costs associated with their IoT projects. Finally, by consolidating their purchasing to a single provider, they were able to reduce purchasing and logistics costs by 25%. At Helix, we provide best-in-class service, connectivity, and solutions. We see every client problem as an opportunity to deliver a qualified solution.