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Cellular IoT Connectivity Series: Manufacturing Opportunities 2026

Research Highlights

  • Manufacturing use of cellular technologies, from private networks to eSIM
  • Manufacturing value chain analysis and business models, including lifecycle analysis of manufacturing connectivity
  • Insights from manufacturing stakeholders from Kaleido’s Enterprise IoT and CSP surveys
  • Discussion of the role of cellular alongside other technologies, such as Wi-Fi 6 and unlicensed LPWAN

   

£2,500.00

Delivery

PDF

Market

Global

Pages

30

Published

May, 2026

The new report in Kaleido Intelligence’s Vertical Sector Connectivity series presents the market for cellular connectivity in manufacturing, also called smart manufacturing. This is driven by increasing adoption of automation and private networks, producing several different business models and use cases, discussed in the report alongside the consequences of these new models for the industry.

The 30-page concise report is informed by feedback from manufacturing enterprises and connectivity providers serving the space. The report provides valuable insights showcasing manufacturers’ requirements and expectations surrounding the provision of cellular connectivity for manufacturing, from the use of eSIM and LPWAN to how private cellular networks are being deployed. In addition, the report highlights the impact of macro technology trends on the manufacturing industry’s use of connectivity in the coming years.

Readers will receive the following insights:

  • Analysis of which manufacturing use cases are best served by cellular connectivity
  • How CSPs and different manufacturing industry players can work together to provide industry solutions
  • Where MSPs and service providers can bring value to manufacturing IoT deployments

Members will be able to access the research directly through the Member Zone. 

Clients with access to our Data Hub will receive full IoT connectivity data metrics, including forecasts for 60+ global markets. 

Report Authors

James Moar

James Moar

Principal Analyst

Steffen Sorrell

Steffen Sorrell

Chief of Research

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