Connectivity
Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) and Category (Cat) M1 are cellular low-power wide-area network (LPWA or LPWAN) technologies. They’re known for reducing costs and extending battery life for long-lasting deployments.
NB-IoT and Cat M1 support Power Saving Mode (PSM) and extended Discontinuous Reception (eDRX) and were introduced in 3GPP’s Release (Rel) 13. NB-IoT was introduced as a solution for stationary devices, while Cat M1 can also support mobility use cases. Rel 14 gave enhanced mobility functionality to NB-IoT but not to the extent of cellular. NB-IoT is ideal for smart meters, warehouses and underground facilities.
Compared to NB-IoT, Cat M1 can deliver higher data rates and offers lower latency. Cat M1’s use cases include asset trackers, cold chain monitors and mobile point-of-sale devices.
Join us for a deep dive into these two cellular LPWA technologies. We will explore their benefits, use cases and the top four ways they are impacting businesses.
Watch to learn:
- How NB-IoT and Cat M1 reduce energy consumption
- The extent to which they expand IoT application reach
- The increased return on investment NB-IoT and Cat M1 bring
- How these technologies improve security and reduce maintenance costs
