LTE IoT BLOG
Getting up to Speed on 450MHz
Last modified on June 7, 2022 By Igor Tovberg, Director of Product Marketing 450MHz is a frequency with a rich history that continues to revolutionize the world of cellular connectivity. Buzz around its latest implementation,...
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MWC19 Takeaways: Forget the 5G hype, IoT is already here!
By Dima Feldman, Director, Head of Product Management This year, the Altair team once again headed off to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress. With more than 100,000 attendees from almost 200 countries, and over...
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For IoT Security, an Integrated SIM Makes Common Sense
By Avishay Shraga, Head of Security Technologies Previously, we examined the benefits of the integrated SIM (iSIM) and how it will help simplify the development process of new IoT applications, while reducing costs and optimizing...
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Why Cellular is the Only Option for IoT Wearables
Only cellular IoT can meet the growing demands of wearable applications, while guaranteeing an efficient and cost-effective solution.
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With LTE-M and NB-IoT You’re Already on the Path to 5G
This week, Altair is pleased to share a guest blog post by Gus Vos, Chief Engineer, Technology Standards for Sierra Wireless. With recent demonstrations of 5G having taken place as recently as the Olympic Winter Games and Superbowl LII, interest...
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New Opportunities For Chipset Providers As China Rethinks Cellular IoT
When the new generation of Cat-M1 (LTE-M) and NB-IoT networks began rolling out, there was considerable speculation as to which markets would push forward each technology. The two largest U.S. carriers decided to prioritize Cat-M1...
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Designing Low Power IoT Applications? Ask the Experts Part 2: LPWA Technology Features and Data Management
Did you read our first blog, summarizing the questions and answers around Low Power IoT applications? In the second installment, we summarize additional answers from Altair’s Director of Product Management Dima Feldman, together with Bryan...
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Designing Low Power IoT Applications? Ask the Experts Part 1: 5G LPWA and Low Power Modes
Altair Semiconductor was once again delighted to team up with Sierra Wireless for a second webinar focusing on low-powered LTE-M and NB-IoT applications. In this episode – LPWA Expert Panel: Answering Your Questions on Designing...
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Industry Experts Answer Your Questions About LPWA Solutions
This week, Altair is pleased to share a guest blog post by Gus Vos, Chief Engineer, Technology Standards for Sierra Wireless. Our recent webinar, Designing Low-Power Applications for LTE-M and NB-IoT LPWA Networks, sparked a flood...
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Why Cellular IoT Vehicle Telematics Is The Only Option
With the continued rollout of new LTE-M and NB-IoT networks, increasingly more vertical industries are recognizing and adopting cellular IoT as the most viable solution for IoT connectivity. This is especially true for the aftermarket...
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Thoughts from the Field: an interview with Brendan Schaffer, Director of Business Development at Sony Semiconductor
Last modified on April 17, 2022 Brendan Schaffer, Director of Business Development at Sony Semiconductor, has been with Altair for over seven years. In that time, he has seen the company evolve from a young...
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Cellular LPWA Technologies Move IoT Vision Closer to Reality
Last modified on March 21, 2022 The vision of smart connected IoT devices is quickly becoming a reality. The promise of billions of devices, deployed in any location and seamlessly interacting, is now enabled by...
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LTE-M or NB-IoT? The Polls Say, Go for Both
Last modified on January 9, 2022. As the adoption of the next generation of cellular IoT networks continues, it seems no one technology will ultimately dominate. While NB-IoT and LTE-M are complementary to each other,...
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For the future of IoT, power consumption is still key
Last modified on December 27, 2021. While the Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming our world for the better, its multifunctionality comes at a cost in terms of power. And when it comes to power...
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Why Should Cellular IoT Be Different?
Last modified on October 14, 2021 For generations, technology adoption has developed in a consistent manner: A product is introduced. Early adopters pay a premium to be first to use it. More of the market...
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An NB-IoT First for North America – But What will it Change?
Last week, and with considerable fanfare, T-Mobile announced completing the trial of North America’s first NB-IoT network. This in contrast to AT&T and Verizon’s strategy for an initial CAT-M1 rollout, to be followed by NB1...
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The Next Generation of Cellular IoT Networks – Where to Begin?
Last modified on November 7, 2021 In the ongoing push to establish the next generation of cellular IoT networks, the remaining key question is: Which technology should be rolled out first – CAT-M1, offering a...
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Japan Using Cellular IoT to Lead Way for Mass Smart Metering Deployment
Last modified on August 25, 2021 As the Internet of Things continues to advance, the smart metering market is expected to explode. Influenced by rising energy prices, increases of energy theft, demand for more accurate...
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CES 2017 Takeaway: 2017 Will Be the Year of Cellular IoT
If this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is anything to go by, 2017 will be the year of cellular IoT. If there was one thing to take out from CES this year, it’s that, as the...
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