NBIoT: Going where 2G, 3G, 4G can’t go Going beyond 2G, 3G and 4G, NBIoT is a technology that enables devices to send data even where there is no mobile network. Also, it is more secure, consumes less energy and provides better efficiency. Besides being hugely beneficial for automatic meter reading technology, NBIoT has a wide range of applications in agriculture, transport, environment protection, and smart city solutions.
Narrow Band Internet of Things (NBIoT) is a low-power wide area technology developed to enable a wide range of new IoT devices and services. It significantly improves the power consumption of a consumer’s device, system capacity, and also spectrum efficiency.
When 2G (or second-generation) cellular network was launched about two decades back, it only had the capability of data, messaging and global roaming. With 3G, came cloud computing and 4G brought the capability of live streaming, and being always connected. The NBIoT goes far ahead by enabling a large number of devices to send data where there is no mobile network coverage while also co-existing with other mobile networks. It is supported by all major mobile and chipset manufacturers. Using a licensed frequency spectrum, NBIoT features no interference with other devices, and guarantees a more reliable data transfer.
It is supported by all major mobile and chipset manufacturers. Using a licensed frequency spectrum, NBIoT features no interference with other devices, and guarantees a more reliable data transfer. More importantly, NBIoT comprises simple infrastructure and can be implemented easily, and quickly, than other solutions bringing down the cost of services significantly. NBIoT has better, and deeper, indoor coverage than GSM, and also LTE. It has a wide range of applications in AMR, agriculture, transport, environment protection, and smart city solutions.