CommsCloud
Private APNs & VPNs for IoT, secure, scalable, and built for Africa
Private APN and IoT VPN for African deployments. Keep device traffic off the public internet with local breakout, encryption and multi-IMSI resilience.
Private APN VPN from CommsCloud for your IoT devices to connect to.
Private APNs and IoT VPNs from CommsCloud for your IoT devices to connect to matters. Always-On IoT connectivity starts with a Secure Path. Whether it's a fleet camera uploading footage or a utility sensor sending alerts, your data must move securely, with zero guesswork and no middlemen.
That's where CommsCloud and the connectivity platform come in. We deliver dedicated, encrypted, and locally routed data paths via APNs and VPNs on our regional IMSI profiles, built for African operations, not retrofitted from global roaming models.
What is a private APN, and why it matters
A Private Access Point Name (APN) is your device's dedicated gateway to the Internet of Things.
Instead of sending traffic through public mobile networks, CommsCloud routes your data via a private, cloud-native core network, ensuring:
End-to-End Security: Encrypted data paths and IP whitelisting.
Predictable Performance: No shared bandwidth, no noisy neighbors.
Local Breakout: Data stays within your region for compliance and low latency.
Single-pane management: Provision and control from your Cloud Connect CMP portal.
Every CommsCloud IMSI profile, Africa1, Africa3, and EU1, can be linked to its own APN, giving you granular control by profile, use case, or customer.
IoT VPNs, extending your network to the edge
Virtual Private networks (VPNs) establish a secure tunnel between your private infrastructure and your connected devices.
With CommsCloud + the connectivity platform, your VPN runs on top of a distributed, cloud-native core network, giving you:
Private routing for sensitive data, like video or telemetry.
Dedicated IP ranges for fleet or OEM deployments.
Zero-touch setup, VPNs can be activated instantly via our CMP or via API.
Compatibility with AWS, Azure, and on-premise infrastructure.
Whether you're monitoring assets in Lusaka, managing fleets in Gaborone, or streaming video from Dar es Salaam, your VPN keeps every byte within your own secure perimeter.
How it works, powered by the connectivity platform
Our APN and VPN layers sit directly on top of the connectivity platform's distributed IoT core network, featuring:
Local Packet Gateways (PGWs) for fast, compliant routing.
Autonomous Multi-IMSI Applet that switches networks, not SIMs, for uninterrupted uptime.
Dynamic policy control to manage bandwidth, device access, and session rules via REST APIs.
This architecture enables data sovereignty compliance and edge-level security, critical for African enterprises operating under evolving connectivity regulations.
Key benefits at a glance
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Private APN | Secure, dedicated IoT gateway, no exposure to public Internet |
| IoT VPN | End-to-end encryption between your network and devices |
| Local Breakout | Faster data transfer, improved uptime |
| Multi-IMSI integration | Uninterrupted switching without IP loss |
| Centralized Control | One dashboard for SIMs, APNs, and VPNs |
| Compliance Ready | Meets regional data sovereignty and privacy standards |
Built for real African deployments
Our APNs and VPNs are already powering:
Fleet surveillance networks, ensuring dashcams stay live from South Africa to Zambia.
Industrial telemetry, connecting sensors and machines in private networks.
Security operations, streaming encrypted video with guaranteed low latency.
Smart agriculture and utilities, keeping distributed IoT nodes secure and visible.
Why choose CommsCloud
Because we're not just reselling connectivity, we engineer resilience into every layer:
One SIM. All borders. No downtime.
Private APN/VPN options on every IMSI profile.
24/7 regional support from people who understand your devices, firmware, and networks.
Backed by the connectivity platform's global carrier-grade IoT infrastructure, localized for Africa's complexity.
Always-On Connectivity. Real-Time Visibility. Cross-Border Ready.
Ready to secure your IoT fleet?
Talk to our team about deploying Private APNs and IoT VPNs for your devices.
Get the resilience, security, and uptime your operations deserve.