ANPR cameras at remote or temporary sites need connectivity that works reliably from day one, regardless of which network operator has the best coverage at that specific location. A multi-network dynamic IP roaming SIM from £2.20/month covers most ANPR deployments that upload plate data to a cloud platform. For direct remote access to the camera itself, see private IP SIM cards with VPN.
Connectivity for temporary and remote ANPR sites
ANPR cameras are frequently deployed at short notice – temporary site entrances, event car parks, construction access points – where there’s no time to survey coverage from multiple operators in advance. A multi-network roaming SIM removes that uncertainty: the camera or its router will automatically connect to whichever of any available UK mobile network provides the strongest signal at that location, without any manual configuration.
Data usage
ANPR data usage depends on how plate reads are transmitted – typically a small image and metadata per read, uploaded to a cloud platform. For most installations this is modest compared to continuous video streaming, but volume scales with traffic levels at the site. If you’re deploying at a high-traffic location, our data allowance guide can help estimate usage, or get in touch with expected vehicle volumes and we can recommend a plan.
Remote access to the camera
If plate data goes to a cloud platform and you don’t need to log into the camera directly, a dynamic IP roaming SIM covers the connectivity need. If you do need to access the camera’s configuration interface remotely – for example, to adjust capture zones or troubleshoot on site without a visit – a private IP SIM with VPN keeps that access secure without exposing the camera to the public internet.
We supply SIM cards alongside routers from Teltonika and Milesight for ANPR deployments where the camera connects via an external router rather than a built-in modem.