MultiTech unveils 3GPP LTE Category M1 and NB-IoT cellular modems and devices

Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a global manufacturer of M2M and IoT communication devices, announced the availability of their first cellular modems and devices based on LTE Category M1 and NB-IoT technologies, the 3GPP mobile broadband industry’s first foray into low-power wide-area (LPWA) networks being deployed now by a number of mobile network operators.

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How will M2M services make more billions in a few years?

On the back of this development in connectivity for vehicles will come other business opportunities which will add to the demand for traffic on this network.

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Live NB-IoT demos showcase temperature monitoring sensors at MWC Americas

u‑blox, a provider in wireless and positioning modules and chips, will feature a live Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT or LTE Cat NB1) demo at MWC Americas in San Francisco, featuring SARA‑R410M-02B, a configurable LTE Cat M1/NB1 multi‑mode module with worldwide coverage.

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Peaceful co-existence: Managing different connections when deploying IoT networks

It’s official: the potential of the IoT can no longer be ignored. There are 520 million global cellular IoT connections today, and this number is predicted to grow to 2.4 billion by 2025, according to Strategy Analytics.

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Samsung brings enhanced 4G LTE capability to Gear S3 classic

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced 4G LTE availability of the Gear S3 classic, bringing enhanced LTE connectivity to the elegant and stylish smartwatch so users can call, navigate, pay, and more, all without their phone.

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Two u-blox LTE Cat 1 modules now available on T-Mobile’s US 4G LTE network for IoT Access Packs

u-blox, a global provider of wireless and positioning modules and chips, announced PTCRB certification of its TOBY-R202 and TOBY-R200 LTE Cat 1 modules for T-Mobile‘s US 4G LTE network.

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Is 5G on cloud nine?

Are you looking forward to 2020? No, I am not talking about the next American presidential election! It is the year, according to some, when the first 5G commercial networks could go live. For many telecoms operators 2020 can’t come soon enough.

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Beyond connectivity: Three ways CSPs can monetise IoT

For communications service providers (CSPs) reeling from losses in their traditional lines of business, the Internet of Things (IoT) provides tantalising opportunities to reverse their fortunes. At first glance, you’d think monetising IoT would be a slam-dunk for the communications industry.

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What extra services are IoT customers asking operators for?

As mentioned in Part One of this interview on Monday, Orange is finding a good new revenue stream in analysing mobile data for, among others, France’s tourism industry.

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Ericsson announces a 5G access network – but what is 5G?

On August 31, 2016, Ericsson announced the launch of its new AIR 6468 cellular radio. Ericsson stated that together with the 5G Plug-Ins announced in June, and the (already available) Radio System Baseband 5216, it now offers all the components of a 5G access network.

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CEO lifts the lid on EE merger in his book ‘The 4G Mobile Revolution’

A book written by Olaf Swantee, the former CEO of EE “reveals the lessons to take away from the merger of Orange and T-Mobile that led The 4G Mobile Revolution.”

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Wyless confirms it will support 2G connectivity via T-Mobile’s network to the end of 2020

Wyless will now support 2G connectivity via T-Mobile’s network through the end of 2020. This is an important announcement for Wyless’ 2G GSM customer base that can now operate without interruption while crafting a long-term migration plan to 4G LTE.

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It must be Xmas, the generations are all gathered and they’re fighting over the spectrum

It’s a bit of a flashpoint at this time. Tension mounts. All the generations and their products get together, they’re all excited and there are massive – possibly unrealistic – expectations. Having invited all these people to the party, the host suddenly starts panicking and wondering how they’re going to cater for them all. Everyone

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T-Mobile announces new eSIM, eliminating international travel costs for machines

Seattle, Washington, USA,  February 18, 2014 – T-Mobile has announced eSIM, a first-of-its-kind approach to international wireless machine-to-machine communication. With this announcement, T-Mobile eliminates roaming costs for M2M communication in the U.S. and Canada, giving its customers local data rates when located in each respective country.

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Yankee Group has mixed feelings about Audi's deal with T-Mobile to power its connected car platform

Boston, Massachusetts, USA – Following its recent research into the M2M products consumers are most likely to buy, Yankee Group expressed mixed feelings about Audi’s deal with T-Mobile USA to power its Audi Connect infotainment platform with wireless service.

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Talking Heads: Team, Tools and T-Mobile are the 3 keys to RACO’s fun in the sun, says Horn

As a provider of wireless data solutions to the machine-to-machine (M2M) communications industry, RACO Wireless is perhaps best known for its efforts to simplify mobile device management, cut costs and assure mission-critical applications. What Jeremy Cowan also finds is their exuberance at the way M2M is re-shaping entire industries.

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