# What is Hybrid Connectivity for IoT? | Monogoto's Maor Efrati | Internet of Things Podcast

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2025-11-25
- Length: 18m
- Episode: 388
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/What-is-Hybrid-Connectivity-for-IoT---Monogotos-Maor-Efrati--Internet-of-Things-Podcast-e3betc2

## Summary

Maor Efrati, co-founder and CTO of Monogoto, explains hybrid connectivity as a software-defined approach that allows a single device to switch between cellular, Wi-Fi, private 5G, and satellite networks based on coverage and cost needs. He highlights how edge AI reduces bandwidth requirements by streaming metadata instead of raw video, making low-power networks viable for high-value use cases like connected cars and robots. Efrati also discusses the shift toward built-in security and SIM virtualization, noting that market education remains a significant hurdle for customers unfamiliar with these integrated capabilities.

## Chapters

- [0:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=4) Introduction: Maor Efrati and Monogoto
- [1:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=84) Defining Hybrid Connectivity and Use Cases
- [4:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=257) Edge AI and Low-Power Networks
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=440) Built-in Security and Compliance
- [9:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=584) Market Education and Misconceptions
- [12:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=720) SIM Virtualization and Form Factors
- [13:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=828) Hybrid Connectivity Examples: Cows and Cars
- [15:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2025-11-25-what-is-hybrid-connectivity-for-iot-monogotos-maor-efrati-internet-of-things-pod#t=927) Future of LEO Satellites and Private Networks

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Monogoto (company)
- AWS (company)
- Twilio (company)
- AT&T (company)
- T-Mobile (company)
- Verizon (company)
- FedEx (company)
- Apple (company)
- Tesla (company)
- Costco (company)
- Walmart (company)
- SGP32 (other)
- eSIM (other)
- iSIM (other)

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