Powering the future of IoT with 5G standalone

AT&T and Cisco are expanding their collaboration to accelerate the next phase of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity using 5G Standalone (SA) technology. The goal is to give enterprises a more powerful, secure, and flexible foundation for large-scale IoT deployments.

At the center of the initiative is a 5G Standalone–native IoT platform that combines AT&T’s nationwide 5G network with Cisco’s core network and IoT management technologies. This integrated approach allows businesses to connect, manage, and scale IoT devices more efficiently than with legacy LTE or non-standalone 5G solutions.

Because the platform is built on 5G Standalone, it supports advanced network capabilities such as network slicing, enabling dedicated virtual networks for specific IoT applications with guaranteed performance levels. This is especially important for mission-critical use cases that require ultra-low latency, high reliability, and strong security.

The solution is designed to support a wide range of applications, including connected vehicles, smart infrastructure, industrial automation, and healthcare. By combining connectivity with centralized device management and automation tools, organizations gain greater visibility and control over large IoT ecosystems, even at massive scale.

According to both companies, the partnership represents a key step toward making IoT networks not just faster, but also more intelligent and adaptable—capable of responding dynamically to changing application and business requirements as 5G adoption continues to grow.