The Evolution of IoT: NB-IoT, 4G, and 5G

The Evolution of IoT: NB-IoT, 4G, and 5G

This Issue Hot Topics The development of cellular IoT is actually influenced by the evolution of mobile communication networks. In the coming years, cellular IoT will transition from primarily 2G connections to NB-IoT and 4G connections. However, this transition will not happen overnight; it requires a smooth migration through product iterations that complement NB-IoT and … Read more

Understanding IoT: Choosing Between NB-IoT and eMTC

Understanding IoT: Choosing Between NB-IoT and eMTC

“ NB-IoT and eMTC do not have opposing relationships; rather, due to different application scenarios, operators will choose to collaborate on both to expand the industrial chain and continuously drive consumption upgrades. ” eMTC, as one of the mainstream standards for narrowband cellular IoT networks, possesses the four basic capabilities of LPWA compared to non-cellular … Read more

Understanding the Differences Between NB-IoT and eMTC

Understanding the Differences Between NB-IoT and eMTC

NB-IoT and eMTC both belong to the cellular IoT and share the “3C” characteristics of cellular IoT: • Coverage Enhanced Coverage • Consumption Low Power Consumption • Cost Low Cost To meet the “3C” goals, NB-IoT and eMTC have different implementation methods, as detailed below: 1 Key Technology Comparison of NB-IoT and eMTC Enhanced Coverage … Read more