What we offer
At Thingstian, we do things differently. Most organizations rely on local operators that have built high-quality branded networks, but often without national roaming or a concept for truly global support.
This results in fragmented services, complex contracts and inconsistent performance across regions. Thingstian adds a global service layer on top of the best local IoT networks worldwide. You continue to use trusted local connectivity, while Thingstian becomes your single global service partner.
What this means for you:
Reliable IoT connectivity that works and registers anywhere in the world
Coverage in more than 190 countries within all major network technologies.
Secure multi-network IoT simcards with 650+ roaming partners.
Guaranteed uptime through independent intelligent network selection.
One global SIM solution supporting physical SIM, eSIM and iSIM.
Flexible commercial models: prepaid, postpaid, wallet-based or pooled.
Centralized SIM management: control, monitoring, and diagnostics.
APIs enabling seamless integration with your existing systems and platforms.
Enterprise-grade security, encryption, and compliance at every level.
About Thingstian
Thingstian is a global IoT service alliance established to meet the growing demand for worldwide IoT services among organizations operating internationally, while ensuring they benefit from reliable local support wherever they operate.
With the introduction of new global connectivity standards such as eSIM (SGP.32), global IoT deployments are now achievable at scale worldwide. Thingstian turns this potential into reliable, scalable and globally compliant services, delivered and managed through local partners.
When working with Thingstian, you benefit from global solutions that automatically operate in the countries relevant to you, with national roaming and the best tariffs.
Founded by
Thingstian was founded by Asian based GongTian and Europe based Thingsdata to create a unified global IoT alliance for internationally operating B2B organizations.
Together with carefully selected suppliers, we deliver IoT services through a single service model that aligns governance and execution across regions worldwide. Our structure connects strategic oversight with practical deployment capabilities.
The alliance enables customers to work with one consistent service layer, one set of standards and one trusted partner ecosystem, regardless of where your organization is based.
Global IOT requires a different model
- Local or regional focus
- Separate contracts per country
- Limited or no national roaming
- Inconsistent tariffs and billing
- Operator specific simcards
- Designed for worldwide deployment
- One worldwide agreement
- Seamless worldwide roaming
- Clear, worldwide pricing and billing
- One global SIM (SIM, eSIM, iSIM)
Business impact
- Faster worldwide rollouts
- Lower operational complexity
- Predictable costs worldwide
- Consistent service quality across all regions
- Reduced dependency on individual operators
Thingstian combines the key advantages of local networks with a unified worldwide service model, enabling IoT without borders.
How It works
You work with a single point of contact that manages your worldwide connectivity and IoT service deployment.
- Worldwide service coordination through Thingstian
- One consolidated commercial and operational model
- Centralized billing via Thingstian
This ensures simplicity, transparency and consistency across regions.
Use cases
IoT in practice
Intelligent gateway solutions
Cloud building control
Smart solar networks
Intelligent energy storage
Connected payment systems
Smart heating solutions
Connected transport & logistics
Smart sensor networks
Smart parking infrastructure
Trust & compliance
What this means for you:
Secure worldwide connectivity based on eSIM (SGP.32).
GDPR-compliant by design, built on strong governance principles.
Shared quality and security standards worldwide
Joint service delivery across the global ecosystem
Partners
The worldwide IoT service alliance
About GongTian
GongTian is an experienced IoT service provider with three local offices in Asia, with deep expertise in connectivity, AI processes, device management and large-scale IoT deployments in China and the wider Asian region. As a founding partner of the global IoT service alliance, GongTian contributes strong local execution capabilities, regulatory knowledge and operational support, enabling reliable IoT service delivery in complex regional markets.
About Thingsdata
Thingsdata is an independent European IoT service provider headquartered in Amsterdam, Tallinn and Hongkong. Thingsdata specializes in secure and scalable IoT architectures for critical applications. Within the global IoT service alliance, Thingsdata contributes strong European governance principles, advanced platform architecture, secure-by-design frameworks and extensive expertise in service orchestration and operational management.