The Era of IoT Driven by NB-IoT/eMTC and LoRa: Everyone Can Become an ‘Operator’!

The Era of IoT Driven by NB-IoT/eMTC and LoRa: Everyone Can Become an 'Operator'!

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Reprint with source and origin indicated —— [Introduction] —— The greatest value of low-power wide-area networks lies in bringing new transformations to downstream demanders. Many industries and enterprises that have become ‘operators’ are based on the application of technologies such as NB-IoT/eMTC, LoRa, and the management of product … 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

NB-IoT Applications: Making Agriculture Less Dependent on Weather

NB-IoT Applications: Making Agriculture Less Dependent on Weather

Source: ICT New Horizons – Smart City Special Edition, original title: “Shenzhou Agriculture: How NB-IoT Applications Empower Agricultural Digitalization,” by Zhang Dandan, President of Shenzhou Agriculture DC Agriculture. Trends and Potential of Agricultural Digitalization Compared to other industries, the current agricultural sector in China remains quite traditional, with relatively backward application of information technology. As … 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

An Overview of Public LoRaWAN Networks in China (April 2018)

An Overview of Public LoRaWAN Networks in China (April 2018)

↑ Click on the above“IoT Time and Space” to follow us LoRa technology is developing rapidly abroad. However, in China, the application of LoRa seems limited, primarily consisting of private applications with small coverage, existing as isolated islands. Nevertheless, there are occasionally metropolitan-level LoRa networks with extensive coverage. In this article, we will review the … Read more

Using the Free LoRaWAN Server www.thethingsnetwork.org

Using the Free LoRaWAN Server www.thethingsnetwork.org

The ecosystem of LoRaWAN is quite good, with open-source or free resources available for nodes, gateways, and servers. Among them, the free server www.thethingsnetwork.org is very popular, with nearly ten thousand gateways deployed worldwide. Today, we will discuss how to use this server. You need to register an account at https://www.thethingsnetwork.org (hereinafter referred to as … Read more

Understanding LoRa: What is LoRa Light?

Understanding LoRa: What is LoRa Light?

The Internet of Things (IoT) communication protocols are complex, but two “star players” stand out: One is NB-IoT, represented by telecom operators. The other is LoRa, represented by internet giants. Last month, Tencent made a high-profile entry into the LoRa Alliance, bringing more attention to LoRa. This month, even China Unicom from the telecom camp … 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

Three Major Advantages of LoRaWAN Remote Management Solutions for Water Meters

Three Major Advantages of LoRaWAN Remote Management Solutions for Water Meters

LoRaWAN is a low-power wide-area network technology suitable for Internet of Things (IoT) applications, offering advantages such as long-range transmission, low power consumption, and low cost. The LoRaWAN remote management solution for water meters utilizes LoRaWAN technology for remote monitoring and management of water meters, improving the efficiency and accuracy of data collection while reducing … Read more

Comparison of Advantages and Disadvantages of MQTT and Modbus

Comparison of Advantages and Disadvantages of MQTT and Modbus

Click 👆 aboveFollowEngineer Yan Ji and ★ Star ★. MQTT and Modbus are two protocols that are indispensable in the Internet of Things (IoT), covering 98% of the products on the market. MQTT was released by IBM in 1999. In 2014, MQTT became a standard of OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards) … Read more