Internet of Things · 2018-06-21

AT&T plans to launch IoT network in US & Mexico – IoT

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AT&T has announced plans to launch a NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network in the US and Mexico by next year.

The teleco said the NB-IoT technology will complement its existing LTE-M network in the two countries with a view to meeting the growing needs of business customers for a wide range of IoT solutions. It will be launched in the US early next year, followed by Mexico by the end of 2019.

“Adding NB-IoT to our portfolio will expand our LPWA capabilities, help drive investment in our evolution to 5G and support our customers as they deploy IoT solutions across the U.S. and Mexico,” said AT&T President of IoT solutions Chris Penrose.

According to AT&T, NB-IoT is ideally suited to meet basic data requirements, while LTE-M provides more robust capabilities including bandwidth for firmware and software updates, mobility and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) services. Like LTE-M, NB-IoT technology will be deployed through software upgrades at cell sites across the US and Mexico.


 

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