Wireless & Remote
NB-IoT
A cellular low-power wide-area technology for small amounts of IoT data.
IN ONE SENTENCE
Sensors communicate through mobile-operator infrastructure using narrowband cellular channels.
In normal English
NB-IoT favours coverage and low power over speed and is useful for meters and remote assets where compatible operator service exists.
Why would I use it?
Use it when remote sensors need cellular reach without a local gateway.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
A tiny-data mobile phone connection built for sensors.
Related terms
LTE-M, cellular IoT, LPWAN
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