Private Networking for IoT
How private networking works in IoT — VPGs, peering, VPN tunnels, and network isolation strategies
ConceptsBy default, IoT devices on cellular networks share infrastructure with other traffic. Private networking gives your devices an isolated network path from the radio layer to your cloud or on-premises systems.
Why private networking matters
- Data isolation — Device traffic never traverses the public internet
- Fixed IP addressing — Assign private IPs to devices for firewall allowlisting
- Device-to-device communication — Devices within the same VPG can talk directly
- Compliance — Meet regulatory requirements for data handling in healthcare, finance, and government
How it works on Soracom
Soracom's Virtual Private Gateway (VPG) creates an isolated network for your SIM-connected devices. From there, you can connect to your infrastructure using peering (Canal), VPN (Door), or dedicated circuits (Direct).
Related
- Virtual Private Gateway — VPG setup and configuration
- AWS VPC Peering — Private peering with AWS
- IPsec VPN — Site-to-site VPN tunnels