Does ThingsMobile really cover all three Spanish networks?

ThingsMobile doesn't operate its own networks in Spain; it works as an MVNO over agreements with underlying operators. Effective coverage depends on the active agreement. iot.cards is built as explicit multi-IMSI over Movistar, Vodafone and Orange, with documented and traceable automatic switching across all three.

For a 50-device project in Spain, which is better?

If those 50 devices consume little and the project owner values the simplicity of buying with a credit card and starting in minutes, ThingsMobile can fit. If you need private APN, static IP or a Spanish invoice with Spanish VAT, iot.cards is the reasonable option. The real difference is not the per-SIM price; it's the technical and administrative stack around each model.

Can I get a private APN with ThingsMobile?

Dedicated private APN is not part of the standard self-service catalog. For advanced cases, you enter commercial conversation. iot.cards includes it as a standard layer with your own CIDR range and IPSec/WireGuard tunnel into your VPC, in any plan.

Isn't ThingsMobile's prepaid model more convenient?

For a small team avoiding purchase orders and monthly invoices, yes. For a company with B2B accounting, VAT retention, finance team and reporting, a single monthly Spanish invoice grouping the fleet is usually cleaner than managing prepaid balance for hundreds of SIMs. iot.cards also offers a lifetime SIM for those preferring one-shot capex — see /pricing/lifetime-sim.

What about NB-IoT and LTE-M?

Both platforms depend on the underlying operator having the technology deployed in the area. iot.cards documents LTE-M and NB-IoT availability per country at /coverage, with per-operator detail in Spain. ThingsMobile supports them in limited coverage per local partner.

Spanish-language support?

iot.cards has an engineering team in Seville responding in Spanish by phone and email, with technical onboarding included. ThingsMobile is an Italian company with multi-language support via portal and partners, with no dedicated team per customer.

What about contract and jurisdiction?

iot.cards invoices from Kore Logic SL (CIF B90463662, Seville, Spain); contract under Spanish law, invoice with Spanish VAT. ThingsMobile invoices from Italy, contract under Italian law. For many Spanish companies with regulated clients, local invoicing simplifies audits and procurement.

Can I migrate between ThingsMobile and iot.cards later?

Yes, but it requires a physical SIM swap (the IMSI is different). To avoid re-installing devices in the field, we recommend validating the operator model with a 5-10% pilot before mass deployment. Especially important with solderable MFF2.

Commercial comparison

ThingsMobile vs iot.cards

How to choose between ThingsMobile's global self-service SIM and iot.cards' multi-carrier IoT SIM. Both promise worldwide coverage; what changes is what's behind it: operator structure, technical support, enterprise capabilities (APN, static IP) and depth in Spain. We explain it without half-truths.

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Quick summary

ThingsMobile is a good option for devs and small projects that want to buy SIMs with a credit card and start in minutes, with a global prepaid model and the absolute minimum friction. iot.cards is the reasonable choice if you need a dedicated private APN against your VPC, end-to-end static IP, full API integration with signed webhooks, engineering support in Spanish and a single monthly invoice instead of prepaid balance. For Spanish enterprise deployments with Movistar/Vodafone/Orange and SLA, iot.cards fits better.

Side-by-side feature comparison

Both sell "global IoT SIM". What matters are the details that appear when you actually start deploying.

	ThingsMobile	iot.cards
Commercial model	Global prepaid. Buy balance and the SIM consumes against it. No contract, no mandatory enterprise onboarding.	Pooled postpaid: monthly invoice for actual fleet consumption. No lock-in, no per-SIM minimum. Technical onboarding included.
Coverage in Spain	Coverage via partners; typically tied to the underlying MVNO agreement. Specific operator access not guaranteed.	Multi-IMSI with explicit access to Movistar, Vodafone and Orange. Automatic switching across all three national networks.
Private APN	Not part of the standard self-service offer. Advanced cases via commercial contact.	Dedicated private APN with your CIDR range + IPSec/WireGuard tunnel into your VPC, in standard offer.
Static IP	Available as add-on with monthly cost per SIM.	Static IPv4 (public or private) per SIM, contractable as additional layer.
Technical support	Ticket-based via portal and email. No engineering team dedicated per account.	Engineering team in Seville, phone and email support. Technical onboarding from day one.
API integration	REST API available.	Documented REST API with HMAC-signed webhooks, ICCID idempotency and real-time network events.
Technologies	2G, 3G, 4G LTE; LTE-M and NB-IoT in limited coverage per country.	2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, LTE-M and NB-IoT where the local operator supports them. Per-country coverage documented.
Permanent roaming	Yes, global model designed for roaming.	Yes, no 90-day restriction.
Billing model	Top-up balance (prepaid). No monthly invoice until you need to recharge.	Single monthly invoice aggregating the whole fleet, with per-SIM breakdown. Cleaner for B2B accounting and VAT deduction.
When service stops	When prepaid balance runs out. Manual top-up or auto-top-up needed.	Never by exhaustion; the plan is billed while the SIM is active. Invoice arrives at end of month.
Origin and legal footprint	Italian company with international presence; multi-language support via partners.	Spanish company (Kore Logic SL, Seville). Team in Spain, invoice issued in Spain, contract under Spanish law.

When to choose which

Choose ThingsMobile if…

You're a developer or startup wanting to buy 5-50 SIMs with a credit card and deploy today.
Global prepaid fits you better than monthly invoicing.
You don't need a dedicated private APN.
You don't need deep API integration with signed webhooks.
Ticket-based support is enough.
Your team works in English and doesn't need an invoice issued in Spain.

Choose iot.cards if…

You need a dedicated private APN against your VPC.
You need end-to-end static IP.
You want explicit access to Movistar, Vodafone and Orange in Spain.
Your end customer requires Spanish-language technical support and a human contact.
You need a Spanish monthly invoice with per-SIM breakdown (VAT deduction, B2B accounting).
Your deployment is regulated (metering, healthcare, critical infrastructure) and needs a written SLA.
You want HMAC-signed webhooks and per-ICCID traceability in your platform.

Frequently asked questions

Does ThingsMobile really cover all three Spanish networks?: ThingsMobile doesn't operate its own networks in Spain; it works as an MVNO over agreements with underlying operators. Effective coverage depends on the active agreement. iot.cards is built as explicit multi-IMSI over Movistar, Vodafone and Orange, with documented and traceable automatic switching across all three.
For a 50-device project in Spain, which is better?: If those 50 devices consume little and the project owner values the simplicity of buying with a credit card and starting in minutes, ThingsMobile can fit. If you need private APN, static IP or a Spanish invoice with Spanish VAT, iot.cards is the reasonable option. The real difference is not the per-SIM price; it's the technical and administrative stack around each model.
Can I get a private APN with ThingsMobile?: Dedicated private APN is not part of the standard self-service catalog. For advanced cases, you enter commercial conversation. iot.cards includes it as a standard layer with your own CIDR range and IPSec/WireGuard tunnel into your VPC, in any plan.
Isn't ThingsMobile's prepaid model more convenient?: For a small team avoiding purchase orders and monthly invoices, yes. For a company with B2B accounting, VAT retention, finance team and reporting, a single monthly Spanish invoice grouping the fleet is usually cleaner than managing prepaid balance for hundreds of SIMs. iot.cards also offers a lifetime SIM for those preferring one-shot capex — see /pricing/lifetime-sim.
What about NB-IoT and LTE-M?: Both platforms depend on the underlying operator having the technology deployed in the area. iot.cards documents LTE-M and NB-IoT availability per country at /coverage, with per-operator detail in Spain. ThingsMobile supports them in limited coverage per local partner.
Spanish-language support?: iot.cards has an engineering team in Seville responding in Spanish by phone and email, with technical onboarding included. ThingsMobile is an Italian company with multi-language support via portal and partners, with no dedicated team per customer.
What about contract and jurisdiction?: iot.cards invoices from Kore Logic SL (CIF B90463662, Seville, Spain); contract under Spanish law, invoice with Spanish VAT. ThingsMobile invoices from Italy, contract under Italian law. For many Spanish companies with regulated clients, local invoicing simplifies audits and procurement.
Can I migrate between ThingsMobile and iot.cards later?: Yes, but it requires a physical SIM swap (the IMSI is different). To avoid re-installing devices in the field, we recommend validating the operator model with a 5-10% pilot before mass deployment. Especially important with solderable MFF2.

Want us to size your case?

Tell us how many devices, what they consume and what your requirements are (APN, IP, Spanish invoice, regulated vertical). We'll honestly tell you which model fits — even if the answer is "stay with ThingsMobile".