How to keep shared mobility fleets secure and always connected

The connectivity challenge in shared mobility

Micromobility networks rely on thousands of connected devices. Each vehicle sends telemetry data, updates maps, and processes digital payments. Any connectivity gap or security issue can affect availability, maintenance, and customer experience.

Common challenges include:

• Roaming instability: devices lose connection when crossing borders or switching networks.

• Data management complexity: multiple SIMs, different contracts, and unclear usage.

• Security risks: open networks expose devices to intrusion and data leaks.

• Limited visibility: operators can’t track which SIMs or vehicles are active in real time.

• Regulatory pressure: new frameworks like NIS2 require stronger protection for connected infrastructure.

Why traditional VPN and APN setups fall short

Most mobility providers still rely on VPNs or APNs to secure data. These models were built for static enterprise networks, not for dynamic fleets moving between cities and networks.

• VPNs create bottlenecks: traffic must route through central gateways, adding latency and single points of failure.

• Public exposure remains: devices connected via VPNs still have visible IPs and open attack surfaces.

• High maintenance: certificate renewals, configuration errors, and limited scalability slow operations.

Modern IoT fleets need Zero Trust connectivity, security built directly into the network layer. IXT Global SIM delivers easy scalability across borders and data pool simplifies data management and cost. 

A simpler, safer model

IXT eliminates the complexity of fragmented IoT connectivity. Our solution is purpose-built for fleets that move, grow, and scale globally.

One SIM for global coverage

Each vehicle connects automatically to the best available network. No roaming agreements or carrier switching needed.

Shared global data pool

All SIMs draw from one flexible data pool. This avoids unused capacity and keeps costs predictable, even when fleets expand to new cities.

Private network with SecureNet and Zero Trust connectivity for extra protection 

Traffic stays off the public internet. Each session is verified per device, per application, reducing the attack surface to zero. This approach supports compliance with EU NIS2 and GDPR requirements.

Real-time control with the CMP

IXT’s Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) gives full visibility into SIM status, data usage, and network performance. Operators can activate, suspend, or group SIMs instantly.

Together, these features keep fleets online, secure, and easy to manage, without open VPNs or complex configurations.

Compliance and trust built in

As micromobility becomes part of critical urban infrastructure, regulators expect stronger security practices.
IXT helps operators meet NIS2’s “Zero Trust by design” expectation by ensuring that:

• IoT traffic is isolated from public networks.

• Access is authenticated and authorised per session.

• Data privacy is protected from SIM to cloud.

This reduces both operational risk and compliance burden, helping operators build trust with cities and investors.

Key takeaways

• Simplify: One SIM and one data pool for global fleet connectivity.

• Secure: Zero Trust architecture keeps IoT traffic private and compliant.

• Control: CMP gives real-time insight and remote management.

• Scale: Expand across borders without reconfiguration or roaming risk.

About the author

IXT writes about IoT connectivity because we build it. We’re a Full-MVNO with our own core network and a CMP we designed in-house, so we see what works at scale and what doesn’t. Our team has decades of experience in M2M/IoT, from network engineering to enterprise rollouts, so the guidance we share is practical, vendor-agnostic and field-tested. Connect, secure and manage devices with confidence using our IoT Connectivity.

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