What are RMS Credits?

The credit model explained

Teltonika RMS uses a credit-based licensing model rather than a subscription. Instead of paying a recurring monthly fee per device, you purchase credits once and assign them to devices. The credit remains active as long as the device is connected to RMS – there is no renewal, no annual fee, and no expiry date.

This model is particularly well-suited to IoT and industrial deployments where devices have long operational lifetimes (5-10 years) and where predictable per-unit costs matter for project budgeting.

What one credit provides

• Permanent connection of one device to the RMS platform
• Access to RMS Connect (remote web UI and CLI access)
• Device monitoring – status, uptime, signal strength, connectivity events
• Alert configuration – email, SMS, or webhook notifications on events
• Remote configuration – push config changes without a site visit
• Firmware upgrade management – schedule and deploy firmware updates remotely
• VPN tunnel management (RMS VPN feature)
• Access to RMS API for integration with external systems

Credit flexibility

Credits can be unassigned from a device that is decommissioned and reassigned to a new device. This means credits are not wasted when hardware is replaced – they travel with your RMS account, not with the physical device. This is particularly useful for projects where devices are rotated or where hardware fails and needs replacing mid-deployment.

What credits do not cover

• RMS credits do not cover cellular data costs – your SIM data plan is separate
• Credits do not provide SMS credits for RMS alerts – SMS notifications are billed separately by the SMS gateway
• Some premium RMS features (advanced reporting, custom integrations) may require separate licencing – check the current RMS feature matrix on rms.teltonika-networks.com