Cat-M1 connectivity for IoT deployments
LTE-M's Cat-M1, which is built on the 4G cellular network, is the perfect connectivity solution for IoT deployments that require higher bandwidth connectivity with units that need to last several years on a single battery. Cat-M1 was designed specifically for machine-to-machine connectivity using LTE technology.
Cat-M1, while still being extremely low powered thanks to its Power Saving Mode (PSM) and discontinuous reception (DRX), can deliver speeds of 1 Mbit up and down, out-preforming its NB-IoT counterpart. Cat-M1 supports handover, making it the ideal connectivity solution for IoT deployments that are on the move. LTE-M has a longer communication range than 4G and 5G, allowing you to get connectivity in more remote locations where other connection types may not have coverage.
LTE-M's Cat-M1 has specifications standardised by 3GPP's release 13 and is an LPWA solution running on licensed spectrum, guaranteeing you quality of service and future proofing. iONLINE's LTE-M connectivity incorporates the same security as iONLINE's Connected Networks solution, giving your LTE-M connections an additional layer of security on top of the 3GPP standards. iONLINE's converged network solution gives you your own private network on top of existing NB-IoT, Cat-M1, LTE and 5G carriers, as well as the ability to fully manage and control the connections from a single platform.
Cat-M1
benefits
Low power consumption
Power saving mode in LTE-M allows devices to stay connected for up to 10 years.
Fast IoT data speeds
Cat-M1 has speeds of 1 Mbps, out-performing its IoT counterparts.
Greater coverage
Cat-M1 has a Maximum Coupling Loss (MCL) of 156dB, while LTE-M offers far reaching coverage with better indoor penetration than traditional 4G.
Low device costs
Cat-M1 hardware is approximately 80% less expensive than other models.
Established network
LTE-M's Cat-M1 uses 4G network infrastructure, giving you global coverage on existing infrastructure.
A mobile IoT solution
Cat-M1 supports handover, allowing your units to switch to new towers while moving.
Cat-M1 vs NB-IoT
NB-IoT and Cat-M1 are great IoT connectivity solutions, both of them coming with pros and cons, depending on your IoT requirements. iONLINE supports both Cat-M1 and NB-IoT but finding the right solution for your rollout is important.
- Cat-M1 is 5X faster than NB-IoT
- Cat-M1 supports tower handover, whereas NB-IoT does not
- NB-IoT has a lower power consumption than Cat-M1
- NB-IoT has greater coverage than Cat-M1.
Your private global
LTE-M network
iONLINE's data and IoT connected network solution allows your organisation access to your own private and secure LTE-M/Cat-M1 network built on-top of existing LTE-M/Cat-M1 carriers both nationally and internationally.
Your private IoT connectivity solution will allow you to use our MNO's infrastructure as a secure way for your users and devices to connect directly into your organisation's private network, to fully manage and control data and how it is used. What's more, you won't be limited to only LTE-M/Cat-M1, but will also have access to other high-speed mobile networks with GSM coverage, including technologies such as NB-IoT, 5G, LTE and 3G.
Full control of
every connection
iONLINE’s data manager allows you to manage all aspects of your connected devices and the data allocation to the users/devices on your network. This gives you full control over the usage for each connection, as well as features including usage graphs, data notifications, admin controls, reporting tools, and connection location lookups. These are a few examples of the powerful features you will have in your hands 24/7.
Connection integration via API
iONLINE's APIs allow you to integrate your global LTE-M network and connections into your existing programs, automations, workflows and processes with only a few lines of code. Our API's will seamlessly bring your connections into your current systems, with the ability to fully control every connection on your LTE-M/Cat-M1 network.
Global converged coverage
iONLINE's converged network solution allows your LTE-M solution to harness the power of multiple mobile carriers both nationally and internationally, allowing you to deploy your IoT product and service globally without the need to find new partners. Our converged solution will keep your devices connected wherever they are deployed.
Organisations that use iONLINE’s solution have access to multiple carriers, bridging coverage gaps. They can also fully customise the solution to best fit their business and networking needs, as well as manage IP addresses, ranges, authentication techniques, and more. Better still, iONLINE’s platform lowers mobile data costs.
