We are pleased to announce that the Armadillo-IoT Gateway A9E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model for SORACOM Starter Kit and Armadillo-IoT Gateway A6E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model for SORACOM Starter Kit from Atmark Techno, Inc. are now available in the Soracom IoT Store.

Key features

The two Armadillo-IoT Gateway models now available are IoT gateways equipped with LTE Cat.1 bis communication modules, delivering a balance of practical communication speeds for data collection and software updates (OTA) along with power efficiency.

The Armadillo-IoT Gateway A9E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model offers approximately three times the CPU processing power of the A6E at the same price point and has obtained JC-STAR ★1 certification. It features the NXP i.MX 8ULP processor (Arm Cortex-A35×2 + Arm Cortex-M33), making it suitable for IoT applications requiring more advanced processing. The A9E is recommended for use cases demanding higher processing capabilities.

The Armadillo-IoT Gateway A6E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model is a power-efficient IoT gateway designed for a wide range of applications. In addition to standard interfaces such as USB and LAN, it features RS485, contact inputs, and contact outputs, enabling immediate connection to sensors and equipment. As a standard model, it provides a reliable option for customers already using the existing Armadillo A6E series.

Availability and pricing

Armadillo-IoT Gateway A9E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model for SORACOM Starter Kit

• Available countries / regions: Japan
• Price: ¥42,900 (tax included, shipping separate)
  • Includes a ¥2,000 Soracom platform coupon (valid for 6 months; applicable only to services with Japan Coverage)
  • Includes Soracom Air Japan Coverage IoT SIM plan-K2 (K2-300MB)

For more details, please refer to the product page (Japanese).

Armadillo-IoT Gateway A6E Cat.1 bis+WLAN Model for SORACOM Starter Kit

• Available countries / regions: Japan
• Price: ¥42,900 (tax included, shipping separate)
  • Includes a ¥2,000 Soracom platform coupon (valid for 6 months; applicable only to services with Japan Coverage)
  • Includes Soracom Air Japan Coverage IoT SIM plan-K2 (K2-300MB)

For more details, please refer to the product page (Japanese).

About the Soracom IoT Store

The Soracom IoT Store (Japanese) introduces IoT use case recipes that illustrate complete solution concepts and also showcases IoT devices that can be purchased individually. These resources make it easy to select the right combination for your deployment.

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

Please note that this product is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

Soracom Flux is an IoT automation service that enables business efficiency and automation by combining processes such as notifications and generative AI-based analysis using IoT data collected from sensors, cameras, and other devices.

Using SORACOM Flux's app template feature, IoT apps can be created simply by selecting a template optimized for a representative use case. Customers can also customize them as needed with minimal parameter adjustments.

We have now added 5 new app templates:

• Personal weather forecast with GPS Multi Unit
• Detect and notify people count with RTSP-compatible cameras
• Real-time access to SoraCam with LTE-M Button
• Periodically update SoraCam image quality settings
• Detect and notify location information with GPS Multi Unit

For an overview of each template, estimated costs, and specific usage instructions, please visit the IoT Template Gallery (Japanese).

Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite, the AI models you can select in Soracom Flux AI Actions, will be discontinued on the following dates. For more information, see Model versions and lifecycle.

• Google Gemini 2.0 Flash: February 5, 2026
• Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite: February 25, 2026

As a result, AI actions in Flux apps that utilize this model will be disabled after the discontinuation date.

If you are using "Google Gemini 2.0 Flash" or "Google Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite", switch to another AI model before the discontinuation date.

You can view the available AI models for Soracom Flux AI Actions in the Soracom Flux documentation.

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

Soracom previously did not advertise an MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value to devices, so they relied on their implementation defaults (typically 1500 bytes). You can now configure the MTU per SIM group from the Soracom User Console so that the network advertises the value that best fits each deployment.

Why MTU control matters

MTU represents the largest IP packet that can traverse a link without being fragmented. When packets exceed the announced MTU, the cellular network must split them or drop them outright, which adds protocol headers, increases retransmission risk, and can prevent applications from communicating at all. Deployments that rely on VPN tunnels, private routes, or embedded devices with smaller buffers often had to work around the previous fixed MTU, leading to chronic fragmentation and lower throughput.

Benefits of customizing the MTU

By selecting an MTU that matches the rest of your network, you can keep packet sizes consistent end to end and avoid unnecessary fragmentation. Set a smaller value for VPN tunnels or other constrained links, while keeping the default for groups where the entire network between the device and its peers can accommodate larger packets.

Setting the appropriate MTU delivers the following benefits:

• Reduces unnecessary fragmentation and retransmissions, preventing throughput loss on cellular links.
• Prevents packet drops or application outages caused by MTU mismatches, reducing troubleshooting overhead.

Note: Some devices do not support MTU updates advertised by the network and will continue operating with their default value (typically 1500 bytes). Please confirm the device specifications beforehand.

For UI steps, API/CLI payload examples, and tips on verifying the right value (for example with ping), see IP Link MTU Configuration.

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

As of November 20, 2025, the price of the LTE Cat.1 module board EC21-J Mini PCIe (with GNSS) has been revised as follows. Prices are in Japanese Yen (¥) and include Japanese consumption tax, excluding shipping.

LTE Cat.1 module board EC21-J Mini PCIe (with GNSS)

• Old price: ¥7,150 (including ¥1,000 Soracom platform coupon)
• New price: ¥5,500 (without Soracom platform coupon)

LTE Cat.1 module board EC21-J Mini PCIe (with GNSS) (100-pack)

• Old price: ¥635,800 (including ¥100,000 Soracom platform coupon)
• New price: ¥528,000 (without Soracom platform coupon)

For more details, visit the product page (Japanese).

Please note that this product is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

We are pleased to announce that the LTE Wi-Fi Router UD-LTA from I-O DATA DEVICE, INC. is now available in the Soracom IoT Store.

Key features

The LTE Wi-Fi Router UD-LTA is a Wi-Fi router with a built-in 4G (LTE) communication module and integrated antennas. It connects to the internet via 4G (LTE) networks, enabling smooth network setup in locations where fixed-line installation is difficult or for temporary deployments such as event venues. Use cases include remote monitoring of industrial equipment, payment devices, backup during fixed-line outages, and many other applications.

Devices can connect via Wi-Fi or through the LAN port. A switchable LAN port can also function as a WAN port so you can alternate between fixed-line and 4G (LTE) connections. Disconnecting the LAN cable triggers failover to the 4G (LTE) connection, helping deployments stay online during fixed-line outages. The router also supports VPN protocols such as WireGuard. Pair it with Soracom Arc to keep using Soracom platform services even while the router is connected through a fixed line.

Availability and pricing

• Available countries / regions: Japan
• Price: ¥16,500 (tax included, shipping separate)
  • Includes a ¥1,000 Soracom platform coupon (valid for 6 months; applicable only to services with Japan Coverage)

For more details, please refer to the product page (Japanese).

About the Soracom IoT Store

The Soracom IoT Store introduces IoT use case recipes that illustrate complete solution concepts and also showcases IoT devices that can be purchased individually. These resources make it easy to select the right combination for your deployment.

Please note that this product is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

Soracom Cloud Camera Services (SoraCam) now offers the new "SoraCam AI (Early Access)" feature. SoraCam AI (Early Access) captures still images from SoraCam cameras, analyzes them with generative AI, and emails the results.

Ready to use just by writing prompts

No programming or complex configuration is required. In the Soracom User Console, review the camera image and describe in natural language what you want to achieve. SoraCam AI handles the analysis and email notification. Example prompts include:

• "Count the number of people in the office and include the count in the email subject line."
• "Count the number of vehicles in the parking lot and notify me."
• "Detect if there is anyone not wearing a uniform and describe that person's characteristics in the email body."
• "Notify me if a person appears in the camera footage. Use the camera name in the notification subject line. Describe the person's characteristics in the body."

You can trigger image analysis at periodic intervals or when SoraCam motion or sound detection events occur.

Because no programming is required, anyone who can operate a computer can start using the service right away.

Pricing

The feature costs 550 yen (tax included) per month per camera.

() As this is an optional feature of Soracom Cloud Camera Services, you must also have a Soracom Cloud Camera cloud license or Real-time Access (Early Access) subscription. () This service is in Early Access. Early Access means the service is provided after customers agree to preliminary precautions.

How to Use

Apply through the Soracom Cloud Camera AI (Early Access) application (Japanese).

After you agree to the conditions and submit the application, we will enable the feature and notify you by email. You can then use the service from the Soracom User Console.

If you have any questions, please contact Soracom Support.

Please note that this service is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

We are revising the pricing plan for Soracom Flux. To make it more accessible to a wider range of customers, we are reducing the base fee for the Standard plan. Please note that this new pricing applies to Japan coverage. Global coverage pricing remains unchanged.

Key Updates

Standard Plan

		Current Pricing	New Pricing
Monthly Fee		55,000 yen	22,000 yen
Events	Events included in the plan	500,000 events/month	200,000 events/month
	Overage Rate	0.055 yen/event	0.055 yen/event
Credits	Credits included in the plan	1,000,000 credits/month	400,000 credits/month
	Overage Rate	0.033 yen/credit	0.033 yen/credit

Going forward, we will expand the features available in the Standard plan. It will evolve to become a more user-friendly plan, ideal for automating IoT applications.

Developer Plan

		Current Pricing	New Pricing
Monthly Fee		0 yen	0 yen
Events	Events included in the plan	10,000 events	3,000 events
	Overage Rate	0.11 yen/event	0.11 yen/event
Credits	Credits included in the plan	1,500 credits	150 credits
	Overage Rate	0.044 yen/credit	0.044 yen/credit

The Developer plan is available free of charge for the monthly fee. We have revised the free allowance to optimize it for small-scale development and testing purposes. Usage beyond the bundled allowance will continue to be available on a pay-as-you-go basis.

New Pricing Table

		Developer	Standard	Enterprise
Monthly Fee		0 yen	22,000 yen	Contact us
Event	Events included in the plan	3,000 events	200,000 events	Contact us
	Overage Rate	0.11 yen/event	0.055 yen/event	Contact us
Credits	Credits included in the plan	150 credits	400,000 credits	Contact us
	Overage Rate	0.044 yen/credit	0.033 yen/credit	Contact us

For Customers Currently Using the Developer Plan

Starting December 1, 2025, the limits for events and credit usage on the Developer plan will be set to 3,000 events and 150 credits, respectively. Customers who currently have limits set to custom values will also have their limits reset to 3,000 events and 150 credits.

If you wish to use more than these limits, please update the limit values again from the User Console. Usage beyond the monthly bundled allowance will be available on a pay-as-you-go basis (Credits: 0.044 yen/credit, Events: 0.11 yen/event).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the pricing revision, please contact Soracom Support.

Soracom Air for LoRaWAN has been provided as a data communication service for IoT using LoRaWAN since February 2017, but we will be terminating the service on October 31, 2026.

Reason for Service Termination

After reviewing overall service usage, we have decided to terminate the service.

Service Termination Schedule

• Service termination date: October 31, 2026

Affected Services and Areas

• Affected service: Soracom Air for LoRaWAN
• Affected area: Sapporo City Chuo Ward, Hokkaido / Obihiro City, Hokkaido / Sendai City Aoba Ward, Miyagi / Funabashi City, Chiba / Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo / Setagaya Ward, Tokyo / Minato Ward, Tokyo / Shibuya Ward, Tokyo / Yokosuka City, Kanagawa / Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto / Osaka City Nishi Ward, Osaka / Fukuoka City Chuo Ward, Fukuoka / Nakagami District Nishihara Town, Okinawa

Prevention of Fraud Related to Service Termination

This service is used for IoT device connectivity, so we believe that incidents such as fraud exploiting the service termination, which are sometimes seen with consumer services, are highly unlikely. Nevertheless, please stay alert for suspicious charges or solicitations related to the service termination from anyone claiming to represent our company or an affiliated company, and contact us if you receive anything questionable.

Alternative Service Information

The following alternative service is available:

Comparison with Alternative Services

Item	Terminating Service (Soracom Air for LoRaWAN)	Alternative Service (Soracom Air for Cellular)
Communication method	LoRaWAN	3G, 4G (LTE), LTE-M
Communication speed	Max. approx. 50kbps	Max. 8Mbps
Coverage area	Areas listed in Affected area	Nationwide
Pricing (example)	Pricing listed in Soracom Air for LoRaWAN Terms and Conditions (Japanese)	From 350 yen/month (pricing as of December 1, 2025)

(*) The terms and pricing for Soracom Air for Cellular vary depending on the subscription (the above is for plan-D).

(*) For detailed pricing, terms, and migration consultation, please contact our Sales Team (Japanese).

Soracom Air for Cellular pricing information

Contact and Consultation

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact Soracom Support (Japanese).

Please note that this service is currently only available for customers located in Japan.

We appreciate your continued support of Soracom services.

We are experiencing a service degradation within Russia affecting all MNOs for all Soracom plans. Devices that are configured to connect to these networks with Soracom SIMs may have difficulty attaching.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will make another announcement as soon as more information is available.