IoT Connectivity

IoT connectivity enables devices to communicate with each another at scale. These devices, which may include smart thermostats, security cameras, and appliances, are equipped with sensors, processors, and other components that allow them to gather, transmit and receive data.

Connectivity

For your devices to communicate with gateways, routers, servers, applications, and other devices, they need to be connected to a network. There are several technologies that support IoT connectivity, such as cellular networks, wireless local area networks (WLANs), wide area networks (WANs), satellite networks, low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs). The type of network that is best suited for IoT connectivity will depend on the specific requirements of the IoT application.

The IoT Guide is specialised in connectivity via cellular networks, including technologies such as NB-IoT and LTE-M. Cellular networks are popular for use cases that have requirements, such as high bandwith, low-latency, and wide geographic range, possibility for a non-fixed location.

IoT Connectivity Solutions

There are several factors to consider in the deployment of an IoT connectivity solution:

Range & Signal Strength

  • Many IoT solutions require the connection of devices across a wide geographical range, with enough signal strength to penetrate walls and other obstacles.
  • Cellular networks have a wider range and higher signal strength than other IoT technologies. Especially, when using multiple operators.

Power consumption

  • Low power usage is crucial for IoT devices that are not plugged into a power source. The life span of these devices is dependent on saving battery power.
  • Specialised communication protocols, such as NB-IoT and LTE-M, which are based on cellular IoT networks, are geared toward low power usage.

Bandwidth

  • Scalable and high-volume IoT solutions predispose networks that have high bandwidth. The bandwidth of cellular networks is geared toward the deployment of many IoT devices.

Latency & Reliability

  • Many IoT solutions require low-latency, high-reliability connectivity. Multi-network cellular connectivity enables high reliability (99.5% up-time) and performance for IoT devices.

Other important factors to consider are security, to protect data from unauthorized access or tampering, and the pricing of the IoT solution.

Future-proof connectivity
designed for IoT

While traditional connectivity solutions may be able to support IoT devices, they are not specifically designed with these devices in mind. As a result, it may be difficult to find a generic solution that provides the necessary technological specifications, such as bandwith and power usage, for your needs.

The IoT Guide provides future-proof connectivity connectivity solutions for every use case, keeping future compatibility in mind. We understand the importance of avoiding technology that will be discontinued in the near future. With our extensive partner ecosystem, we ensure the best global coverage and roaming contracts.