How to Build Your Own Hologram
Replace Hologram with a custom build. Outage-proof cellular connectivity for IoT devices
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 33 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 33 features
Management(5 features)
Manage multiple SIMs with bulk operations from the dashboard
Complete cellular connectivity management tool with real-time information about SIM fleet
Switch networks remotely using eUICC SIM cards
Update SIM profiles remotely without physical access
Automated activation of devices without manual configuration
Pricing(4 features)
Flexible data pooling options for custom plans
Multi-year prepaid options available with custom plans
Discounted rates for high-volume deployments
No charges for inactive SIM cards in custom plans
Security(4 features)
End-to-end encryption for data protection
MFA for account security
End-to-end security including private networking and encrypted data
VPN connectivity for secure device communication
Support(4 features)
Round-the-clock expert support with decades of connectivity experience
Named escalation path with chat, email, phone, and video support
Multiple support channels including email and chat
Comprehensive documentation and knowledge base
Communication(3 features)
Device communication and cloud messaging capabilities
Real-time communication tunnels for device access
Inbound SMS free, outbound SMS available
Connectivity(2 features)
High-speed, high-throughput 5G Internet access in fixed locations without wired infrastructure
Multi-carrier redundancy across 190+ countries and 550+ networks worldwide
Integration(2 features)
REST API for integrating with your tools and performing actions programmatically
Event-driven integrations via webhooks
Reliability(2 features)
99.95% uptime guarantee with outage protection
Strongest outage protection in IoT with redundant coverage
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 33 features at easy complexity.