AT&T will deploy NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT) in 2019, to meet the growing needs of business customers for a wide range of IoT solutions. The carrier says NB-IoT will complement its existing LTE-M network in the U.S. and Mexico.
NB-IoT and LTE-M are Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) technologies that support massive IoT deployments. Like LTE-M, NB-IoT technology will be deployed through software upgrades at cell sites.
“We’ve seen global momentum for LPWA since launching our North American LTE-M network last year,” said AT&T President IoT Solutions Chris Penrose. “Adding NB-IoT to our portfolio will expand our LPWA capabilities, help drive investment in our evolution to 5G and support our customers as they deploy IoT solutions across the U.S. and Mexico.”
NB-IoT and LTE-M offer longer battery life, coverage extension, and lower costs than traditional cellular LTE connectivity, according to the carrier. NB-IoT is suited to meet basic data requirements, while LTE-M provides more robust capabilities including bandwidth for firmware and software updates, mobility and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) services.
June 25, 2018
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