What exactly is a card like a traffic card or an IOT card?

The traffic card generally refers to the number card without voice communication function, only SMS and Internet function. And IOT card, is the operator for the logistics network service enterprises for intelligent terminal equipment networking, only face enterprise users for bulk sales, widely used in *** enjoy bicycle, mobile payment and other neighborhoods, not for individual users.

Expanded Information:

The most important difference between the IOT card and the personal cell phone SIM/UIM card I think can be summarized in the scope of the business application is different, the IOT card is used to support such as smart farms, industrial management, logistics, traffic management, security, remote medical care, smart homes, power grids and other professional areas of hardware system networking use, ordinary cell phone card is only personal business.

It is a strategic product of the three major carriers, the price of the Internet of Things card is also uniform, price stability and lifetime use, in all cities across the country can be used, specifically for industrial equipment products, such as: smart devices, POS machines, car and other applications.

From the appearance, there is no difference between the IOT card and an ordinary cell phone SIM card. In terms of function, both can realize wireless networking, send and receive short messages and other functions. However, the IOT card cannot make voice calls.

Reference:

Baidu Encyclopedia - IOT Card

Baidu Encyclopedia - GPRS Unlimited Traffic Card