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Connected health

Connectivity medical devices can rely on

Secure, multi-network cellular for connected health.

In healthcare, connectivity is part of the care

A smart thermostat that drops offline for an hour is an inconvenience. A remote monitoring device that misses a transmission is a clinical risk. If you build connected health products, the connectivity inside them is not a commodity line item.

Com4 connects medical devices over secure, multi-network cellular, with private networking, remote provisioning and fleet monitoring built in. We already do this for Norwegian MedTech companies such as Dignio and MedThings.

What MedTech teams get from Com4

Healthcare

Devices that stay online

Non-steered SIMs attach to the strongest network, with multiple operators per country and 750+ networks worldwide.

Security

Patient data off the public internet

Private APN and VPN keep device traffic on an isolated network to your platform.

User

Activation without IT help

eSIM profiles loaded before shipping, so devices connect the first time a patient switches them on.

Clinical Trials

One product for every market

A single SKU that works across countries, managed in one platform.

Monitoring

Early warning

Real-time fleet monitoring and alerts in Polaris CMP, before a gap affects care.

SIM

Long device lifetimes

LTE-M and NB-IoT, plus eUICC and SGP.32 to change operator over the air instead of recalling devices.

A nurse with an elderly patient using connected health technology at home

Match the network to the device

Different medical devices need different connectivity. Com4 supports them all on one SIM, managed in one platform.

LTE-M

For wearables and devices that move with the patient. Low power, with handover between cells.

NB-IoT

For fixed devices indoors, such as a medication dispenser at home. Strong building penetration and long battery life.

4G and 5G

For higher bandwidth, such as remote diagnostics or video consultations.

“The technology has been reliable and critical to our success, which is essential in the healthcare sector.”
“It’s critical that the IoT connectivity just works. With Com4, it does – and that’s why we chose them.”

Questions about medical device connectivity

What is the best cellular connectivity for medical devices?

Multi-network cellular, ideally on a non-steered SIM that can use several operators per country. Pair it with a private APN for data protection and LTE-M or NB-IoT for battery-powered devices.

Why use a private APN for medical IoT?

A private APN keeps device traffic on an isolated network instead of the public internet. That reduces exposure for sensitive health data.

Can one SIM work for medical devices sold in several countries?

Yes. Com4 supports single-SKU deployment, so the same SIM or eSIM works across markets and is managed from one platform.

What happens if a network goes down?

A non-steered multi-network SIM can attach to another available operator, and Polaris CMP flags devices that drop offline so your team can act early.

Healthcare professionals discussing connected medical devices

Talk to our specialist Health team about your medical device connectivity