Welcome
This is the place to find the detailed technical documentation developers need to start digging into the BELL connectivity services. This guide focuses on general knowledge and technical application information for the sim services, connectivity services, platform services, network services, and API reference. If there are any issues or questions regarding the Bell services, feel free to contact our technical support. We are thankful for suggestions and feedback from our customers as we continue to improve and develop our services.
Find the most viewed and recommended documentation chapters in the excerpts below for getting started with Bell services. To explore more of the Developer Hub, browse the menu on the left side. For quickly finding specific details, the search function helps to get the needed information. Click on the box header titles to be redirected to the individual chapters.
Access Point Name (APN)
Connecting IoT devices using the Bell mobile services requires setting the APN. This chapter shows the basics about the Access Point Name used for the Bell services.
API Explorer
Check the API Explorer to get to know the Management API and learn more about the usage and the general capacities.
Bell Portal Guide
The Bell Portal offers an easy-to-use web interface for managing all Bell SIMs and related services. The documentation guides show configuration possibilities and features of the Bell Portal.
Data Services
Data Services are essential for connecting devices to linked up cloud services. These guides provide an introduction into the data connectivity with Bell SIMs.
SMS Services
Many IoT solutions still use SMS for basic configuration and messaging. With the Bell products SMS messaging is included. Learn how to use these services.
SMS Forwarder Service
Planning to use the SMS Services and receiving messages from SIM devices (MO-SMS) in a publish-subscribe manner? The SMS Forwarder Service offers a Webhook integration to receive Mobile Originated SMS messages on a custom HTTP endpoint.
Data Streamer Service
All SIM devices generate network event and usage records as part of their normal operation. These events are useful for monitoring and debugging device behavior and usage statistics. Learn more about the Bell Data Streamer Service.
VPN Service
The VPN Service offers the passivity to bidirectionally connect to your Bell SIM card devices via a private network connection without using the public Internet Breakout.