Connectivity for Retail Applications

Reliable connectivity for modern retail operations

Retail operations depend on always-on transactions, secure data transport, and real-time visibility across locations. Soracom provides a resilient connectivity layer retailers use to keep point-of-sale systems online, maintain operational continuity during outages, and securely connect in-store monitoring systems—without expanding the scope of payment system exposure.

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Built for retail environments where downtime and exposure both matter

Retail systems must continue operating through ISP outages, congestion, and site-level disruptions—while maintaining clear network boundaries. Soracom enables cellular-first or cellular-backup connectivity for point-of-sale systems, in-store networks, and monitoring devices, giving retailers centralized control over connectivity and routing without placing connectivity services inside the cardholder data environment.

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Transaction continuity

Maintain POS connectivity during primary network outages using cellular backhaul or failover paths.

Reduced network exposure

Isolate POS traffic from shared store networks using private routing and controlled data paths.

Centralized location control

Manage connectivity across stores, kiosks, and temporary locations from a single console.

What retail teams gain with Soracom

Transaction continuity

Maintain POS connectivity during primary network outages using cellular backhaul or failover paths.

Reduced network exposure

Isolate POS traffic from shared store networks using private routing and controlled data paths.

Centralized location control

Manage connectivity across stores, kiosks, and temporary locations from a single console.

Protect revenue while minimizing risk

Keep point-of-sale systems operational

Ensure stores can continue processing transactions during ISP outages or network disruptions without manual intervention or store shutdowns.

Maintain clear network segmentation

Use cellular connectivity and private routing to avoid placing POS systems on shared store or guest networks, reducing lateral exposure.

Support physical monitoring without expanding PCI scope

Connect cameras, sensors, refrigeration monitors, and environmental systems independently of payment networks.

“When dealing with people’s money, security is a must. Soracom provides that extra layer of security we need to keep our customers’ data from falling into the wrong hands.”

Derek Maxwell Aurora Payments
Derek Maxwell
Head of Enterprise Data and Automation
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Mobile Payments, Contactless payment
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FAQs

Does Soracom process or store payment card data?
No. Soracom provides secure connectivity and routing infrastructure but does not process, store, or handle cardholder data.
Can Soracom support PCI-DSS–aligned network designs?
Yes. Soracom supports architectures that keep POS traffic isolated, encrypted, and off the public internet.
Is Soracom a replacement for payment gateways or processors?
No. Soracom operates at the connectivity layer and integrates with existing payment systems without altering transaction flows.
Can Soracom act as a backup connection for store networks?
Yes. Soracom can serve as a primary or automatic failover connectivity path during wired network outages.
Can Soracom connect cameras and sensors without increasing PCI scope?
Yes. Non-payment devices can be connected independently of POS systems using separate connectivity paths.
Is Soracom suitable for large retail chains with many locations?
Yes. Soracom is designed to manage connectivity across thousands of stores from a single platform.