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

NB-IoT Applications Praised by People’s Daily: Automatic Alerts for Elderly Residents’ Water Meters After 12 Hours of No Usage, Recommended for Nationwide Promotion

NB-IoT Applications Praised by People's Daily: Automatic Alerts for Elderly Residents' Water Meters After 12 Hours of No Usage, Recommended for Nationwide Promotion

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction The development of technology has made elderly people increasingly isolated, but through some changes in thinking and innovation, we can allow the elderly to enjoy the benefits of technological advancements, making new technologies tools for serving the elderly population. … Read more

Must-See! 5G and NB-IoT Network Optimization Exam Questions from a Certain Operator

Must-See! 5G and NB-IoT Network Optimization Exam Questions from a Certain Operator

5G Overview of 5G Networks • 3GPP defines three major scenarios for 5G: (Embb/Mmtc/URLLC) • Bandwidth requirements and latency are the main driving forces behind the development of 5G (Incorrect) • The following are directions for the development of 5G networks: (Heterogeneous network integration / Ultra-dense cells / Cloud computing / Elastic resource management and … Read more

A Ten-Round Battle Between NB-IoT and eMTC

A Ten-Round Battle Between NB-IoT and eMTC

Abstract: This article systematically reviews and analyzes the main performance of NB-IoT and eMTC in ten aspects. After ten rounds of debate, let us re-examine what the best decision for China Mobile should be. | Technology | Miscellaneous Talks | China’s leading self-media in the telecommunications industry Wang Feng has experience working in telecommunications at … Read more

First Large-Scale Commercial Deployment of NB-IoT: China Telecom Takes the Lead

First Large-Scale Commercial Deployment of NB-IoT: China Telecom Takes the Lead

Since the core standards were frozen last June, NB-IoT has become the hottest topic in the telecommunications industry, providing a network solution for the Internet of Things (IoT) era characterized by wide coverage, massive connectivity, low power consumption, and low cost. With the maturation of the NB-IoT ecosystem, large-scale commercial deployment has also been put … 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

Implementation of NB-IoT Network for Electric Vehicle IoT

Implementation of NB-IoT Network for Electric Vehicle IoT

This article is published with the authorization of “Post and Telecommunications Design Technology”. If you need to reprint, please contact “Post and Telecommunications Design Technology” for authorization. Follow the WeChat public account of Post and Telecommunications Design Technology: ydsjjs, welcome to follow! Abstract:The construction scale of NB-IoT has become increasingly complete. The municipal electric vehicle … Read more

Comparison of LoRaWAN and NB-IoT Smart Water Meters

Comparison of LoRaWAN and NB-IoT Smart Water Meters

LoRaWAN water meters and NB-IoT smart water meters are currently two common IoT water meter technologies in the market. They have some differences in terms of cost-effectiveness and advantages, which need to be considered based on actual needs and application scenarios. First, let’s understand LoRaWAN water meters. LoRaWAN is a low-power wide-area network communication protocol … Read more

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

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

Author: Qin Peng Published by the IoT Think Tank Please cite the source and origin Introduction Currently, NB can only serve as a supplementary means to meet specific application scenarios. There is no strong reason to achieve a nationwide NB network with no dead zones. 1. The Prosperity of NB In the eyes of many, … Read more