SIMs Simplify Connectivity for Fuel Management Systems
Gas Equipment Company, Inc.
The Background
Gas Equipment Company, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of equipment and components for handling and transferring fuel and gas. Their fuel management system monitors the pickup and delivery of inventory, relying on consistent, always-on connectivity to transmit data from fuel registers to their servers.
The Challenge
Gas Equipment Co. was using single-carrier SIMs from Verizon and AT&T. This meant every site required a coverage check, different SIM ordering, and separate configurations, creating unnecessary complexity and deployment delays.
They wanted a single connectivity solution that would:
- Provide multi-carrier coverage without manual site surveys
- Reduce time spent on ordering, staging, and configuration
- Offer redundancy if one carrier goes down
- Consolidate hardware and connectivity through a single supplier
“The Multi-Network SIM card from SOLVE is an absolute game-changer. No longer do you have to scour the major providers’ coverage maps to determine which carrier will give you the best service for your job site.”
— Scott Nichols, Gas Equipment Co.
The Solution
Solve implemented Multi-Network SIMs that, along with the router firmware, will automatically connect to the strongest signal available from Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile—all managed through Solve’s single platform. Our trusted partner provisioned and delivered the routers, creating a seamless customer experience. Solve’s Clarity portal gave Gas Equipment Co. one place to activate SIMs, manage plans, set alerts, and monitor device usage in real time.
“SOLVE’s plan management is incredibly versatile. They actively monitor usage and adjust plans to save us money or meet demand as needed.”
— Scott Nichols, Gas Equipment Co.
The Results
The impact was immediate:
- 25% faster deployments: Eliminated site surveys and manual carrier selection
- Streamlined operations: Standardized SIM ordering, activation, and management
- Built-in redundancy: Automatic failover kept systems online even during carrier outages
- Cost-neutral upgrade: Multi-network connectivity at the same price as single-carrier SIMs
“The SOLVE website is a critical tool for managing all of my lines and data plans. The amount of time this site saves me every week has a real and tangible impact on my workload.”
— Scott Nichols, Gas Equipment Co.
The Key Takeaways
Gas Equipment Co. now enjoys reliable connectivity and a simplified deployment process across all sites, without increasing costs. With fewer manual steps, faster time to go-live, and built-in network redundancy, they have a connectivity solution that scales with their business.
