LPWA Connectivity

The five 10s of LPWA

For a wireless network connection type to be considered LPWA it needs a long range, to use low power and be low cost. At iONLINE, we follow the "five 10s" of LPWA, though our LPWA networks far outshine these minimum requirements.

10 years of battery life

10 km from the towers

Under $10 per-device

Transmitting 10s
of bytes per hour

Each base should
station supports 10k
LPWA devices

Not all LPWA networks
‍are created equal

iONLINE's LPWA networks are built on top of existing wireless network technology like 3G and 4G and only use licensed wireless spectrum. This means you can deploy your LPWA network both nationally and internationally at a low cost with improved quality of service, better security, and full control of every connection.

Supported LPWA networks

iONLINE's LPWA solutions give you access to both NB-IoT and Cat-M1 networks, as well as 3G, LTE and 5G. We build secure private networks on top of existing infrastructure through multiple carriers both nationally and internationally, giving you your own private, secure LPWA network with full management control of every connection. Our APIs also allow you to build your global LPWA network into your existing platforms.

NB-IoT

Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) is an enterprise-grade wireless communication standard built for Internet of Things (IoT). It has been developed to enable a wide range of IoT devices and services to connect to the internet. NB-IoT is unique to other wireless connections in that it provides a longer communication range with deep penetration, allowing devices that are underground or in remote locations to connect. NB-IoT technology allows devices to have up to 15 years of battery life.

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Cat-M1

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, while still being extremely low powered, can deliver speeds of 1 Mbit and support handover, making it the ideal connectivity solution for IoT deployments that are on the move.

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NB-IOT VS Cat-M1

iONLINE's LPWA solution includes NB-IoT and Cat-M1, both of which are licensed and secure spectrum, offering different advantages depending on the use case. Cat-M1 speeds are five times faster than NB-IoT, while NB-IoT covers a further distance from the tower. NB-IoT uses less power but transmits less data, which means in some use cases that require higher data volumes, the power consumption is similar to or worse than Cat-M1. Cat-M1 supports tower handover while NB-IoT does not. Chat to our team to find out which solution is best for you.

Name	NB-IoT	Cat-M1
Bandwith	180-200 Khz	1.08 - 1.4 MHz
Speed	0.5-200kbps	1Mbps
Latency	1.6 - 10 Seconds	10.15 Milliseconds
Battery life	10 years+	10 Years +-
Power consumption	Very low	Low
Licensed & security	Yes (3GPP 128-256 bit)	Yes (3GPP 128-256 bit)
Cost per module	5-10 USD	10-15 USD
Indoor penetration	Best	Good
Coverage	164Db	156Db
Guaranteed QoS	Yes	Yes
Mobility	100kmh	300kmh
Handover	No	Yes
Cell capacity	200,000	1 million
Transmit power	23dBm	20dBm

Need advice? To find out which LPWA solution is best for your IoT deployment, schedule a demo with us so that we can discuss your requirements and build a solution that works best for you.

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Your private global
LPWA network

iONLINE's data and IoT connected network solution allows your organisation to access your own private and secure LPWA network built on top of existing LPWA carriers both nationally and internationally.

Your private IoT connectivity solution enables you to use the MNO 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 will not be limited to only NB-IoT and Cat-M1 but will have access to other high-speed mobile networks with GSM coverage, including technologies such as 5G, LTE, 3G and GPRS.

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Global converged coverage

iONLINE's converged networks 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.

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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.

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LPWA IOT Networks

The five 10s of LPWA

10 years of battery life

10 km from the towers

Under $10 per-device

Transmitting 10sof bytes per hour

Each base shouldstation supports 10kLPWA devices

Not all LPWA networks‍are created equal

Supported LPWA networks

NB-IoT

Cat-M1

NB-IOT VS Cat-M1

Your private global LPWA network

Global converged coverage

Full control of every connection

Transmitting 10s
of bytes per hour

Each base should
station supports 10k
LPWA devices

Not all LPWA networks
‍are created equal

Your private global
LPWA network