The Growth Story of NB-IoT: A Comic Introduction

The Growth Story of NB-IoT: A Comic Introduction

Author: iot101 Comic Master WeChat ID: iot101 IoT Think Tank —— [Introduction] —— Everyone knows about WiFi (for internet access), Bluetooth (for image transfer and connecting mice and headphones), and ZigBee (heard of in factories), but there is often confusion about the recently popular Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN). Today, we will discuss the … Read more

Is NB-IoT Too Expensive? Remember the Joke About ‘4G Data Costs More Than Your House’?

Is NB-IoT Too Expensive? Remember the Joke About '4G Data Costs More Than Your House'?

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint with source and origin indicated —— [Introduction] —— Debates over the high costs of NB-IoT network services during its initial commercial phase are inevitable. However, the dynamic adjustment of service fees post-commercialization will likely fall within the tolerance of most users. Instead of fixating on these short-term … Read more

Overview of LoRa and LoRaWAN Technologies

Overview of LoRa and LoRaWAN Technologies

Source: RFID World 1. Introduction   The purpose of this article is to provide an introductory technical overview of LoRa and LoRaWAN. Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) are expected to support a significant portion of the billions of devices predicted for the Internet of Things (IoT). LoRaWAN is designed from the ground up, optimized for … Read more

Understanding the LoRaWAN Protocol: What Advantages Make It Stand Out?

Understanding the LoRaWAN Protocol: What Advantages Make It Stand Out?

In the contemporary Internet of Things (IoT) networking scenario, as the scale of sensor networks continues to expand and the number of connected devices keeps growing, issues such as channel congestion, interference, and signal distortion have become increasingly prominent. Additionally, there are often multiple communication rate requirements within the same scenario, making it increasingly difficult … Read more

Differences Between LoRa and LoRaWAN

Differences Between LoRa and LoRaWAN

With the development of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) have become an ideal choice for connecting a large number of devices. Among these LPWAN technologies, LoRa and LoRaWAN are the two most widely used. Although they are closely related, LoRa and LoRaWAN differ technically, and understanding the differences between … Read more

NB-IoT Accounts for 54%, LoRa Remains the Leader in Overseas Connections: Insights from the Latest LPWAN Research Report

NB-IoT Accounts for 54%, LoRa Remains the Leader in Overseas Connections: Insights from the Latest LPWAN Research Report

| Technology | Discussion | China’s leading media outlet in the telecommunications industry Author: Zhao Xiaofei Source: IoT Think Tank (iot101) Submission email for discussions: [email protected] The connection forms of the Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming increasingly diverse, with LPWAN being one of the most notable forms, catering to a large number of low-power … Read more

Analysis of Operators’ Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Analysis of Operators' Betting Logic on NB-IoT and LoRa

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint must indicate the source and origin —— [Introduction] —— Operators face a more complex environment in the low-power wide-area network field, with different choices for network deployment paths, including single-path choices and hybrid networking options. The low-power wide-area network is still evolving. As one of the core … Read more

A Comparison of LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Ten Aspects

A Comparison of LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in Ten Aspects

↑ Click on the above“IoT Time and Space” to follow us This article is sourced from the LPWAN Industry Alliance, organized and published by the WeChat public account “IoT Time and Space” (IoT-LPWAN). Please indicate the source when reprinting. Sharing an infographic created by Semtech’s LoRa community, comparing LoRaWAN and NB-IoT in ten aspects. Long … Read more

An Overview of LoRaWAN Roaming

An Overview of LoRaWAN Roaming

1NovemberToday, I will analyze the relevant information regarding LoRaWAN roaming. This will be a brief introduction, and for specific technical details, please refer to the LoRaWAN protocol. LoRaWAN roaming is divided into two types: Passive Roaming and Hand-over Roaming. The LoRaWAN server consists of two parts: the Network Server (abbreviated as NS) and the Join … Read more

Comprehensive List of Wireless Communication Chip and Module Manufacturers (Including the Most Complete Wireless Communication Frequency Allocation Table)

Comprehensive List of Wireless Communication Chip and Module Manufacturers (Including the Most Complete Wireless Communication Frequency Allocation Table)

1. 5G NR (Standard not completed, recommended to pay attention) 2. LTE/LTE-Advanced/LTE-Advanced Pro 3. WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+ 4. TD-SCDMA 5. GSM/GPRS/EDGE/EDGE Evolution/VAMOS Note: P-GSM, standard GSM-900 frequency band; E-GSM, extended GSM-900 frequency band (including standard GSM-900 frequency band); R-GSM, railway GSM-900 frequency band (including standard and extended GSM-900 frequency bands); T-GSM, cluster wireless system-GSM; ER-GSM900, which is … Read more