LTE 450 white paper
Why LTE 450 is the enabler of critical, long-range communications
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LTE 450 can support applications from smart meters to public safety
LTE 450 connections utilize the 450MHz cellular band to provide robust, long-range connectivity with increased coverage and deeper signal penetration. The 450MHz frequency originated as a low frequency designated to 2G networks which are being retired across the world now. In spite of these networks being available in many countries for many years, interest has been reignited as the industry moves into the LTE and 5G era.
The 450MHz band delivers significant increased coverage due to its long range, meaning less resource required. So, where a territory might require thousands of base stations to achieve full geographical coverage of commercial LTE, the increased range of 450MHz could achieve the same coverage with only a few hundred base stations.
Around the world, national authorities are auctioning off frequency bands around 400MHz to enable either public or private cellular networks for critical communications, based on LTE or on the legacy CDMA technology that is being replaced by LTE.
The 450MHz frequency is now increasingly being adopted by countries to control and manage critical infrastructure such as transformers and transport nodes. As 450MHz networks are built as private networks protected by firewalls they are secure from cyber attacks and as the 450MHz network is assigned to private operators it will mainly enable stakeholders in sectors such as utilities and distribution network owners to focus on stable technology from reliable suppliers.
The capability of LTE 450 is also vital to provide resilient networks for nations to manage critical communications and attributes such as low power demand, comprehensive coverage and the throughput of LTE. The device ecosystem is also growing with more devices, modules and antennas now available. LTE 450 is an ideal network for critical communications now and fully aligns with 5G for the future – read this white paper to learn mor about the opportunities at hand.