{
  "updated": "2026-06-01",
  "brand": {
    "name": "SpectrumSIM",
    "alternateNames": [
      "Spectrum SIM",
      "Puffin Smart",
      "Puffin IoT",
      "Puffin IOT"
    ],
    "website": "https://spectrumsim.com/",
    "supportEmail": "contact@spectrumsim.com",
    "accountPortal": "https://m.spectrumsim.com",
    "location": "Louisville, Kentucky, US"
  },
  "productSummary": "Data-only SIM cards and prepaid data plans for cameras, trail cameras, GPS trackers, hotspots, routers, tablets, and IoT devices.",
  "simCards": [
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      "id": "plan-a-sim",
      "name": "SIM Card Plan A",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/",
      "networks": [
        "AT&T",
        "T-Mobile"
      ],
      "simPrice": 5,
      "bestFor": [
        "security cameras",
        "trail cameras",
        "hotspots",
        "routers",
        "GPS trackers",
        "IoT devices"
      ],
      "image": "https://spectrumsim.com/images/twonetwork_sim.webp",
      "availability": "InStock"
    },
    {
      "id": "plan-b-sim",
      "name": "SIM Card Plan B",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/triple_network_sim.html",
      "networks": [
        "AT&T",
        "T-Mobile",
        "Verizon"
      ],
      "simPrice": 6,
      "bestFor": [
        "remote cameras",
        "rural devices",
        "GPS trackers",
        "backup internet",
        "locations with uncertain coverage"
      ],
      "image": "https://spectrumsim.com/images/puffin_smart_3carrier.webp",
      "availability": "InStock"
    }
  ],
  "dataPlans": [
    {
      "id": "1gb-30d",
      "label": "1 GB / month",
      "planA": 10,
      "planB": 10,
      "bestFor": "very light device data"
    },
    {
      "id": "2gb-30d",
      "label": "2 GB / month",
      "planA": null,
      "planB": 15,
      "bestFor": "light hotspot or router use"
    },
    {
      "id": "5gb-30d",
      "label": "5 GB / month",
      "planA": 20,
      "planB": 25,
      "bestFor": "moderate hotspot or router use"
    },
    {
      "id": "10gb-30d",
      "label": "10 GB / month",
      "planA": 35,
      "planB": 48,
      "bestFor": "standard hotspot or router use"
    },
    {
      "id": "20gb-30d",
      "label": "20 GB / month",
      "planA": 55,
      "planB": 75,
      "bestFor": "heavier hotspot or backup internet use"
    },
    {
      "id": "40gb-30d",
      "label": "40 GB / month",
      "planA": 80,
      "planB": null,
      "bestFor": "higher monthly data needs on Plan A"
    },
    {
      "id": "6gb-90d",
      "label": "6 GB / 3 months",
      "planA": null,
      "planB": 45,
      "bestFor": "seasonal low-data devices"
    },
    {
      "id": "12gb-90d",
      "label": "12 GB / 3 months",
      "planA": null,
      "planB": 65,
      "bestFor": "seasonal cameras and mobile devices"
    },
    {
      "id": "6gb-180d",
      "label": "6 GB / 6 months",
      "planA": 40,
      "planB": 50,
      "bestFor": "low-use seasonal equipment"
    },
    {
      "id": "12gb-180d",
      "label": "12 GB / 6 months",
      "planA": 60,
      "planB": 70,
      "bestFor": "moderate seasonal equipment"
    },
    {
      "id": "24gb-180d",
      "label": "24 GB / 6 months",
      "planA": 75,
      "planB": null,
      "bestFor": "trail cameras"
    },
    {
      "id": "1-2gb-365d",
      "label": "1.2 GB / year",
      "planA": null,
      "planB": 24,
      "bestFor": "GPS trackers and low-data IoT"
    },
    {
      "id": "12gb-365d",
      "label": "12 GB / year",
      "planA": 65,
      "planB": 75,
      "bestFor": "low-use cameras and IoT devices"
    },
    {
      "id": "24gb-365d",
      "label": "24 GB / year",
      "planA": 85,
      "planB": 96,
      "bestFor": "security cameras"
    },
    {
      "id": "36gb-365d",
      "label": "36 GB / year",
      "planA": 110,
      "planB": 150,
      "bestFor": "higher-use cameras"
    }
  ],
  "deviceIntentPages": [
    {
      "id": "reolink",
      "name": "Reolink cameras",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/reolink-sim-card.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan A if AT&T or T-Mobile is reliable; Plan B for rural or Verizon-needed locations",
      "startingPlan": "24 GB / year",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/reolink_setup.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "security-camera",
      "name": "security cameras",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/security-camera-sim-card.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan A for most installs; Plan B for remote or weak-signal locations",
      "startingPlan": "24 GB / year",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/instructions.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "trail-camera",
      "name": "trail cameras",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/trail-camera-sim-card.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan A for best price; Plan B for remote land or Verizon coverage",
      "startingPlan": "24 GB / 6 months",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/instructions.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "gps-tracker",
      "name": "GPS trackers",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/gps-tracker-sim-card.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan B with widest coverage for low-data tracking",
      "startingPlan": "1.2 GB / year",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/gps_setup.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "hotspot",
      "name": "hotspots",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/hotspot-data-plan.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan A for AT&T/T-Mobile hotspots; Plan B when wider coverage is needed",
      "startingPlan": "2 GB / month for light use; 10 GB / month for standard use",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/hotspots.html"
    },
    {
      "id": "router",
      "name": "4G and 5G routers",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/router-sim-card.html",
      "recommendedSim": "Plan A for lower-cost router data; Plan B for mobile or rural routers",
      "startingPlan": "10 GB / month for standard use",
      "setupUrl": "https://spectrumsim.com/instructions.html"
    }
  ],
  "setupGuides": [
    {
      "name": "Reolink camera APN setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/reolink_setup.html",
      "device": "Reolink cellular cameras",
      "time": "15 minutes"
    },
    {
      "name": "GPS tracker SIM setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/gps_setup.html",
      "device": "GPS trackers",
      "time": "20 minutes"
    },
    {
      "name": "Netgear Nighthawk hotspot APN setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/nighthawk_setup.html",
      "device": "Netgear Nighthawk hotspots",
      "time": "20 minutes"
    },
    {
      "name": "Cudy router APN setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/cudy_setup.html",
      "device": "Cudy routers",
      "time": "15 minutes"
    },
    {
      "name": "Android APN setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/android_setup.html",
      "device": "Android devices",
      "time": "10 minutes"
    },
    {
      "name": "iPhone APN setup",
      "url": "https://spectrumsim.com/iphone_setup.html",
      "device": "iPhones",
      "time": "10 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "importantRules": [
    "SpectrumSIM cards are data-only and do not include voice calls or SMS text messaging.",
    "Most current SpectrumSIM cards use APN puffin.",
    "Cards starting with 8946080 use APN data641003.",
    "Enable data roaming when the device has a data roaming setting.",
    "The device must be carrier-unlocked and compatible with US cellular bands.",
    "Choose Plan B when Verizon coverage or widest coverage is important."
  ],
  "canonicalPages": {
    "faq": "https://spectrumsim.com/faq.html",
    "simCards": "https://spectrumsim.com/simcards.html",
    "dataPlans": "https://spectrumsim.com/dataPlan.html",
    "setupGuides": "https://spectrumsim.com/instructions.html",
    "contact": "https://spectrumsim.com/contact.html"
  }
}