Data transmission via the GSM mobile network is the alternative in the absence of other transmission media such as dedicated lines or telephone networks and wherever it would be too expensive to set up your own radio network. Of course a GSM signal that is sufficiently strong must be available at the location. The latest SINAUT quadband mobile wireless modem makes operation in the GSM networks available worldwide (850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz range).

GSM networks offer different services that can be used for data transmission with SINAUT or other applications: