LTE-M technology benefits IoT:
- lower costs for gateway modules to the LTE network
- longer battery life; 10+ years for enabled IoT devices
- better LTE coverage underground and in building areas that challenge existing coverage
“Our work with Sierra Wireless will help drive the benefits of LTE-M to a broad range of businesses and industries,” said Chris Penrose, SVP, Internet of Things Solutions, AT&T. “Our customers that use industrial, Smart Cities and wearable solutions are eager to tap into these new tools.”
“Millions of new IoT devices and services require low-power, low-cost cellular connectivity, which Low Power Wide Area technologies like LTE-M are designed to deliver,” said Dan Schieler, SVP, OEM Solutions, Sierra Wireless. “This pilot will show how LTE-M will connect a new generation of IoT applications.”
Sierra Wireless AirPrime LTE-M modules, part of the industry-leading HL series, are expected be commercially available in the first half of 2017. The HL series uses the CF3 form factor, which is footprint-compatible across product lines and network technologies. And it’s fully interchangeable with current and future modules, according to Sierra Wireless.