Famoco Connect¶
With its softSIM solution, Famoco Connect allows you to seamlessly connect your devices in the field to a network, without being burdened by the logistics of SIM cards.
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Managing SIM cards when deploying large fleets of devices is frustrating. Famoco helps you with that.
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Coverage spans 100+ countries and 300 mobile networks.
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Monitor data consumption usage within the MDM platform.
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Activate devices remotely through the MDM platform.
What are the benefits to using this service?¶
No more SIM Management¶
Famoco Connect is a cardless solution, which means that with it you don't require a SIM card to access 2G/3G/4G networks.
Physical SIM cards have a cost, both direct and indirect. In addition to the price of buying the actual cards in bulk, SIM cards:
- can be stolen, and thus need to be replaced, causing additional costs;
- require manual setup, which based on the size of your operational deployments might involve quite a few people to work on it;
- often carry extra roaming costs.
Famoco Connect addresses all these issues by taking SIM cards out of the picture.
By removing the reliance on SIM cards you can also boost the impact of your CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Actions, as these generate a sizeable amount of plastic waste every year.
Multi-network capabilities¶
If more than one network is available in the country the device is on, under Famoco Connect's network coverage plan, you will seamlessly shift from one network to the other if the network you were using is out of reach, improving the connectivity of your devices.
Monitor Usage¶
Please check the following MDM documentation page for more information about how the MDM can be used to track Famoco Connect data consumption.
If you do not wish to subscribe to Famoco Connect, but are still interested in monitoring data consumption on your devices, our Insights Paid MDM Add-On feature contains graphs pertaining to that data.
Deploy Solution (Coming Soon)¶
With Famoco Connect, no need to wait for a SIM card shipment or to contact a network operator and wait for activation.
Everything happens through the MDM, allowing you to select which devices need connectivity, under which plan.
How can I subscribe to this service?¶
Please contact your Sales representative for more information about our various possible packages and a quote.
FAQ¶
Will my existing SIM card work for voice calls and SMSes if I use Famoco Connect?
Famoco Connect plugs itself on the first SIM slot of the device, which means that a SIM card inserted in this slot will not be usable. However, if the SIM card is inserted on the second slot of the device, it will be able to start voice calls and send SMSes.
Which devices can use Famoco Connect?
Devices must be running Android 8 or above, and require a recent Famoco OS version (exact version varies per model of Famoco device, please contact the Support team if you have any questions).
What happens if I consume all data contained in my bundle?
The devices won't be able to connect to the Famoco Connect network until you top up or the next billing period starts.
Is there a minimum subscription period?
Minimum subscription is 1 month. Each started month is due. You may can stop/reduce the amount of licenses, currently through the support team, soon via the billing portal.
Can I have devices with Famoco Connect and others without in the same MDM Organization?
Yes.
Can we block excessive data usage?
If you choose a pooled plan, in order to avoid one single device consuming the entire pool of data, a device will be blocked if it exceeds three times the theoretical quota per device (i.e. total pool divided per number of devices). If the totality of the data pool is consumed however, all devices are blocked.
If you choose a per device plan, the blocking is applied as soon as the device reaches its dedicated quota.