The Origin of Cellular M2M Communications Cellular technology was born in a consumer world. Early innovations focused on mobile phone users, and the industry’s entire infrastructure sprang up around the idea of individuals interacting with personal devices and paying for connectivity services. As a result, the application of cellular to the non-consumer space has always been a repurposing of consumer technology. The early days […]
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How Telit OneEdge Solves Common Cellular IoT Challenges
Cellular IoT connectivity holds tremendous potential for IoT applications. Typically, low-power wide-area network (LPWA) devices are cost effective, power efficient, able to communicate across distances of up to tens of kilometers and do not require a constant network connection. They are ideal for applications where bandwidth is limited, and devices need to operate in the […]
Read moreThe Importance of Form Factor Size and Sub-Compact Form Factor Modules for IoT Applications
The Anatomy of a Cellular Module The world’s over 750 cellular operators offer virtually ubiquitous radio coverage across every country on the planet. For the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) targeting the Internet of Things (IoT), cellular connectivity opens a potentially global market opportunity. However, being based on a licensed spectrum, incorporating cellular connectivity has historically high integration challenges. It is not a trivial engineering exercise, and the move into the millimeter wave (mmWave) world of 5G is likely to introduce […]
Read moreNB-IoT and LTE-M: Cellular IoT for a 5G World
How LTE-M and NB-IoT Will Pave the Way for a 5G World 5G is almost here, and like 2G, 3G, and 4G before it, it will change the way we send and receive information. What’s even more exciting is that 5G will enable countless automated wireless applications for the rapidly growing Internet of […]
Read moreHow 4G LTE, Cat 18, and NB-IoT Networks Improve IoT Security
Understanding the Speed of Security with 4G LTE and Cat 18 Technology As the speed of information gets faster and faster with Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network solutions reaching more than 1Gbps, what role will LTE Category (Cat) 18 have in delivering data, and how secure will it be? By 2020, more than 40 […]
Read moreFactors to Consider When Choosing the Best IoT Module for Your Project
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to revolutionize the way we interact with everything. IoT has the ability to link our cell phones to our vehicles, appliances, heating and cooling systems, transportation, city architecture and more. By 2020, there will be at least four devices connected to IoT for every human on earth. Connecting […]
Read moreSmart Metering’s Coming Impact on Energy Use
Wireless smart meters are gaining momentum in replacing conventional electric and gas meters in pioneering cities in North America, Europe, China and India. And, with the multiple benefits presented by smart meters, these cities are likely just the beginning of a long-lasting transformation in city infrastructure. Smart meters transmit usage data across networks in real-time […]
Read moreTelit Introduces the ML865C1 Dual-Mode Cat M – Cat NB
As cellular technology continues to improve, there are more and more exciting potential applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). However, if organizations want to ensure that their IoT deployments are ready for the future, they will need to use technologies that anticipate and respond to developments in LPWA cellular technology. As a leader in […]
Read moreWhat is NB-IoT? What a New Cellular Standard Means for Your Business
As Internet of Things (IoT) solutions expand and improve the daily operations of businesses worldwide, new innovations in cellular Narrowband technology seek to expand potential IoT applications by reducing energy consumption through smarter battery use, extending the reach of mobile networks, increasing ROI, and reducing costs. The coming impact of Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) will be […]
Read moreAn IoT Glossary: Definitions of 10 Terms You Need to Know to Understand the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe a network of smart devices that use the internet to enhance human life. Think of a refrigerator that would let you know when you are running low on orange juice, or an automobile fitted with a variety of sensors that alert your phone when […]
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