How 4G’s first standard covers an unusually wide range of use cases
Organizations planning global IoT deployment – or who are simply looking to upgrade from 2G and 3G – have a range of LTE standards from which to choose, and will need to select the specific technology best suited to their needs. Variations between these standards in bandwidth, data speeds, power consumption and more help determine which use cases they support best. Between more data-intensive options like LTE Cat 4, and the less demanding NB-IoT, sits LTE Cat 1.
Our new white paper considers the standard’s market potential, some of the use cases it best serves, and how it can be integrated into existing networks. Through analysis of how it compares with similar technologies, and under which circumstances it may be the appropriate choice, we show how it supports a range of applications including smart grids, connected mobility and wireless payment. Whatever your organization’s need, if the standard calls for it, our portfolio of LTE modules can provide you with the optimal link between device and network.
Thanks to the ubiquity and unique attributes of LTE, Cat 1 is the most suitable technology to replace the existing use cases for 2G/3G technology within this decade – it can also cover most Cat M1 use cases where there is a lack of Cat M1 coverage.
The standard has been adopted by a range of industries for applications including smart grid, tracking, wireless payments and portable batteries, and use cases including low end cloud-based cameras, push to talk over cellular (PoC), voice over LTE (VoLTE) and smart wearables are also becoming more common. Even where Cat M1 coverage exists, there is also an emerging market for Cat 1 in traditionally LPWA-based use cases such as e-scooters. Read this white paper to learn more about whether this technology could be right for you and your connectivity requirements.