{"product_id":"remote-monitoring-device-sim","title":"Remote Monitoring \u0026 Telemetry SIM Card Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 4G data SIM for remote monitoring equipment — one-off payment, 1 to 8 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FinchTel Remote Monitoring SIM is a long-term 4G LTE data SIM for compatible telemetry units, data loggers, remote monitoring controllers and the gateways that connect them at Australian field sites — water, tank and pump monitoring, weather stations, irrigation and energy equipment. Choose a monthly data allowance (100MB to 2GB) and a service period (1, 3, 5 or 8 years). The service runs for the full term with a one-off payment — no monthly fees, no recharges and no auto-renewals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelstra + Optus 4G access (multi-network)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 4G LTE; LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100MB – 2GB per month (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 3, 5 or 8 years (select above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-off — no monthly fees or auto-renewal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalls \u0026amp; SMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported — data only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIM size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple-cut: Standard, Micro and Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the SIM goes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the network-facing device — the unit that contains the cellular modem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService period starts when the SIM first connects to the network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the allowance runs out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData pauses until the next month — no excess charges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnused data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDoes not roll over to the next month\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the network-facing device first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device that contains the cellular modem determines the SIM requirement — not the sensors or the software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e the logger, controller or telemetry unit has its own modem and SIM slot. Check that device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal:\u003c\/strong\u003e the equipment connects through a separate telemetry modem or cellular gateway. Check the gateway instead — it holds the SIM and carries the traffic of every device behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentify this device before comparing cellular technology, SIM size or data requirements. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-sim-for-remote-monitoring-equipment\"\u003eRemote Monitoring connectivity guide\u003c\/a\u003e walks through the full check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill this SIM work with my equipment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt may be suitable if the network-facing device:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses standard 4G LTE (such as LTE Cat 1) and supports the LTE bands used at the installation site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts a removable physical SIM card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses mobile data for normal operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not depend on SMS or voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits within the selected monthly data allowance, including traffic from any devices behind it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2G or 3G-only modems — Australia's public 3G networks have been shut down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLTE-M (Cat-M1)-only or NB-IoT-only equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment without a removable physical SIM slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment that needs SMS or voice to operate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous video streaming or other sustained high-volume uses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"4G\", \"LTE\" or \"IoT\" on a product label does not confirm compatibility — check the cellular specification of the exact modem, including its regional model. Unsure? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e with the brand and model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a data allowance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonthly data use depends on reporting frequency, payload size, platform check-ins, connection retries in weak coverage, remote diagnostics and firmware or software updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the system connects through a gateway, size the allowance for all the traffic passing through that gateway\u003c\/strong\u003e — every logger and controller behind it, plus the gateway's own management traffic — not for one device. If usage has not been measured yet, choose an allowance above your estimate and compare it with measured use after the first weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eService period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year for trials and fixed-term projects; 3 years for project-length deployments; 5 or 8 years for long-term installations where a longer service period is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical compatible remote monitoring equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelemetry units and remote terminal units (RTUs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData loggers with a built-in cellular modem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote monitoring controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelemetry modems and gateways at monitoring sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater, tank and pump monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather and environmental monitoring stations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrrigation and soil monitoring equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy and utility monitoring equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach still needs the compatibility checks above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × triple-cut 4G SIM card (fits Standard, Micro and Nano slots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIM ejector pin and setup instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree standard shipping Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect your monthly data allowance and service period above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour SIM ships free from our Melbourne warehouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the SIM in the network-facing device and follow the setup instructions supplied with it. The service period starts from the SIM's first network connection, not the order date — so SIMs can be ordered ahead of installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTelstra + Optus 4G network access\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a multi-network SIM: it can access both the Telstra and Optus 4G networks. The network used depends on availability and service conditions at the installation site. Check coverage at the exact mounting location before deploying — especially at rural water infrastructure, remote enclosures and industrial facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-off payment compared with other plan types\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePayment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonthly plans: recurring billing while the service continues. Short-term prepaid plans: another recharge or purchase may be needed when the validity period ends.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinchTel: one-off payment for the selected 1–8 year service period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdmin across many sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilling or recharges to manage for each site's service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo billing or recharges during the service period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost per site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepends on how long the service runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed at purchase for the selected service period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRolling out across several sites?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne SIM per cellular connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gateway serving several loggers may need only one SIM for its connection, while loggers with their own cellular modems each need their own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach service runs independently\u003c\/strong\u003e from the day that SIM first connects — practical when sites are commissioned at different times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach SIM has its own monthly allowance\u003c\/strong\u003e — data is not pooled across SIMs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder in bulk\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout; one payment covers each SIM for its full service period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger deployments:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich device in my system needs the SIM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one with the cellular modem. If the logger or controller has its own modem, the SIM goes there. If the system connects through a gateway or telemetry modem, the SIM goes in that device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan one SIM serve several loggers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the loggers connect through one cellular gateway. The gateway holds the SIM and carries their combined traffic — size the data allowance for the total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this SIM be used in a data logger?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be suitable where the logger contains a compatible standard 4G LTE modem with Australian LTE bands, accepts a physical SIM and uses mobile data for normal operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes LTE Cat 1 equipment work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible LTE Cat 1 equipment may be suitable. Check the exact modem version and its supported Australian LTE bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this service support LTE-M or NB-IoT?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. LTE-M (Cat-M1) and NB-IoT-only equipment needs a service that supports those technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this SIM replace the SIM in 3G-era telemetry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the 3G modem has been replaced. A 3G-only modem cannot connect now that Australia's public 3G networks have shut down, whatever SIM it holds. Where the modem is a separate unit, replacing just that unit with a compatible 4G LTE modem or gateway may restore connectivity — our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-sim-for-remote-monitoring-equipment\"\u003eRemote Monitoring connectivity guide\u003c\/a\u003e explains how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when the monthly allowance is used?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData pauses for the rest of the month. Unused data does not roll over, and there are no excess usage charges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does the service period start?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the SIM first connects to the network — not on the order date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I order SIMs for several sites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — select the quantity at checkout. Each SIM's service period runs from its own first connection. For larger deployments, contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I extend the service later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — service periods are extendable. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e before expiry to extend service on the same SIM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-sim-for-remote-monitoring-equipment\"\u003eHow to plan 4G connectivity for remote monitoring equipment\u003c\/a\u003e — find the network-facing device, plan gateway data and prepare the installation site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/iot-sim-guide\"\u003eHow to choose an IoT SIM\u003c\/a\u003e — what to compare across technology, coverage, data and plan terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/iot-sim-card\"\u003eIoT SIM Card\u003c\/a\u003e — for compatible general sensors, meters and controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gps-tracker-sim-card\"\u003eGPS Tracker SIM Card\u003c\/a\u003e — for compatible vehicle and asset trackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/device-sim-guides\"\u003eAll device connectivity guides\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FinchTel","offers":[{"title":"100MB\/month · 1 Year — $64.90","offer_id":67617685012790,"sku":null,"price":64.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100MB\/month · 3 Years — $149.90","offer_id":67617685045558,"sku":null,"price":149.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100MB\/month · 5 Years — $199.90","offer_id":67617685078326,"sku":null,"price":199.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100MB\/month · 8 Years — $279.90","offer_id":67617685111094,"sku":null,"price":279.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200MB\/month · 1 Year — $74.90","offer_id":67617685143862,"sku":null,"price":74.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200MB\/month · 3 Years — $169.90","offer_id":67617685176630,"sku":null,"price":169.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200MB\/month · 5 Years — $239.90","offer_id":67617685209398,"sku":null,"price":239.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200MB\/month · 8 Years — $299.90","offer_id":67617685242166,"sku":null,"price":299.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500MB\/month · 1 Year — $94.90","offer_id":67617685274934,"sku":null,"price":94.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500MB\/month · 3 Years — $199.90","offer_id":67617685307702,"sku":null,"price":199.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500MB\/month · 5 Years — $299.90","offer_id":67617685340470,"sku":null,"price":299.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500MB\/month · 8 Years — $419.90","offer_id":67617685373238,"sku":null,"price":419.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1GB\/month · 1 Year — $139.90","offer_id":67617685406006,"sku":null,"price":139.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1GB\/month · 3 Years — $299.90","offer_id":67617685438774,"sku":null,"price":299.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1GB\/month · 5 Years — $449.90","offer_id":67617685471542,"sku":null,"price":449.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1GB\/month · 8 Years — $699.90","offer_id":67617685504310,"sku":null,"price":699.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2GB\/month · 1 Year — $194.90","offer_id":67617685537078,"sku":null,"price":194.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2GB\/month · 3 Years — $479.90","offer_id":67617685569846,"sku":null,"price":479.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2GB\/month · 5 Years — $749.90","offer_id":67617685602614,"sku":null,"price":749.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2GB\/month · 8 Years — $1199.90","offer_id":67617685635382,"sku":null,"price":1199.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/9896\/1718\/files\/remote-monitoring-sim-australia.jpg?v=1790833741","url":"https:\/\/www.finchtel.com.au\/products\/remote-monitoring-device-sim","provider":"FinchTel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}