Aeris and Telna Partner on IoT Connectivity
The alliance pairs Aeris' IoT Accelerator platform with Telna's cloud-native core network to simplify global device connectivity.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Telecommunications
Aeris announced a strategic partnership with Telna, under which Telna joined the Aeris IoT Accelerator platform with local IMSI profiles in Brazil. The joint solution combines Aeris' IoT Accelerator and IoT Watchtower security suite with Telna's cloud-native core network.
Why it matters
Brazil restricts permanent roaming, which has long forced global enterprises to negotiate separate local agreements or run parallel connectivity stacks. The partnership aims to reduce that complexity for companies deploying connected devices across borders.
Aeris reports more than 7,000 enterprise customers and 115 million connected devices worldwide, including 41 million connected vehicles. Telna cites 800+ network agreements and coverage in more than 200 countries and territories, though the announcement does not disclose independent verification of these figures.
The players
Aeris
Aeris is a global IoT connectivity provider serving enterprise customers and connected vehicle programs across many countries.
Telna
Telna is a cloud-native mobile network provider offering multi-network coverage and local profiles in restricted markets.
The details
The joint solution delivers zero-touch eSIM provisioning, so devices can connect in market without SIM swaps or country-by-country onboarding. Telna's geo-redundant Points of Presence, combined with Aeris' global Tier-1 operator agreements, enable intelligent local breakout.
Timeline
November 5, 2026: Partnership announced publicly
The Tech Race
The partnership extends eSIM remote provisioning, which replaces physical SIM swaps, by adding local IMSI profiles that let devices activate in markets with restrictive roaming rules like Brazil. It positions Aeris and Telna against other global IoT connectivity providers competing to offer single-platform coverage.
For businesses deploying connected devices abroad, the joint solution could reduce the need to negotiate separate local carrier agreements for each market. Device makers may see simpler activation workflows, though pricing and availability details were not disclosed.
The takeaway
Global IoT deployments increasingly depend on whether connectivity can adapt to local regulations without manual intervention. Teams planning cross-border device rollouts should check whether their provider supports local profiles in the countries they target.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by La Opinión Digital.
