Protocol and technology guide

NB-IoT

Narrowband cellular service for low-power, low-data sensors and meters.

CategoryCellular LPWAN
RangeCarrier coverage
PowerVery low
TopologyCellular

Typical use

Meters, sensors, utilities

Implementation checklist

1
Confirm certification

Check the exact product model, firmware and certification database rather than assuming a logo guarantees compatibility.

2
Map the transport

Separate the application standard from the physical transport, hub, border router and cloud dependency.

3
Verify the ecosystem

Test the app, account region, sharing, automation and offline behaviour before deployment.