Fixed Location APN
An Access Point Name (APN) serves as a crucial gateway between a mobile network (3G, LTE, LTE-A, 5G) and another computer network, such as the public internet or a private VPN. It is a unique identifier that facilitates network connections and defines the data access services linked to a user's account.
Benefits:
- Gateway Functionality
- Unique Identifier
- Versatility Across Networks
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FIXED LOCATION APN MTN
Saicom’s Fixed Location APN (often referred to as LTE-A or Fixed Location LTE) on MTN’s network offers clients the benefits of postpaid, fully aggregated cellular data, with the ability to manage and report on every single SIM card. Clients are not required to install any extra physical infrastructure of their own in order to implement this solution, except for a possible upgrade of the CPE (Customer Premise Equipment). Clients are able to procure an enterprise data bundle and allow all LTE-A SIM cards to share in this data pool.
Key Features
Fast delivery times
High Speed
Minimal setup required
Seamless experience
Suitable for home, small office or as a backup link
Self-installed home connectivity
No fixed line installation required
Ideal connectivity solution for SD-WAN deployments
Benefits
Managing Fixed Location on The Saicom Mobility Portal
Through a single pane of glass, your administrators will have full access to manage your departments, sites, individuals and associated SIM Cards.
Saicom’s Mobility Portal, allows enterprise administrators to centrally manage their mobile usage. Whether it’s managing M2M (IoT) Devices, tablets, Mifi Routers, LTE Routers, Laptops or Mobile phones, Saicom Mosaic aggregates all the data from these GSM devices into one easy to use platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules associated with the fixed location product that I need to be mindful of?
- For each SIM purchased, an additional 10GiB (Gibibyte) will be added to your Enterprise Fixed MTN Bundle
- Should the coordinates of the SIM not be supplied after its 1st connection onto the APN, it will be compliance locked after a 3 day grace period
- A SIM may change location once every 12 months
Will each SIM be allocated and only able to use the 10GiB Data Bundle?
No, Each SIM can use as much or as little data as required, the total data bundle will increase by 10GiB per SIM, but that SIM is not linked directly to that 10GiB increase. So, 1 SIM could use 15 GiB while another uses 5GiB, and the total data bundle will be 20GiB
How do I manage the data usage on my SIMs?
These SIMs and their usage can be managed in the exact same way as your mobile APN, through the Saicom APN Mobility Portal
Can I use my mobile APN SIM with a fixed location APN Realm?
No, each type of SIM is specifically provisioned to operate with a dedicated APN Realm
What routers can I use with my fixed location APN SIM?
The following routers have been approved by MTN to work with the Fixed Location Product:
The router I would like to use is not on the above list of approved routers, how can I have my router approved?
Not all carriers offer BYOC. There are a number of steps to follow, to set this up and get this working with the carriers. We have already integrated with some of the big application providers.
My SIM will not connect, what should I do?
This would depend on your business model and the charge incurred from your application provider. This allows your business to investigate alternative carrier options
My SIM is locked. How can I have it unlocked?
In most cases, there are cost savings, the primary driving factor is to have a consistent number presentation to your customers.
How do you confirm Coverage?
Yes – this is exclusively available to existing customers.
How can I request a change of location on a SIM?
Yes – this is exclusively available to existing customers.
How do I order new SIMs?
Yes – this is exclusively available to existing customers.
Will any excess data charges be linked to the specific SIMs that used that data?
Yes – this is exclusively available to existing customers.
How can I cancel my SIM?
Yes – this is exclusively available to existing customers.
