IoT Connectivity Marketplace
Find the perfect connectivity solution for your IoT devices
Find the perfect connectivity solution for your IoT devices
Your comprehensive guide to IoT connectivity technologies and decision-making
Choose the right technology for your IoT application. Cellular protocols provide global reach through public networks, while LoRaWAN offers private network control. Click on any technology below to explore detailed characteristics and use cases.
Cellular IoT primarily uses public networks managed by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) or MVNOs.Private 4G/5G networks exist but often require infrastructure investment and technical expertise. Public cellular networks comes with provider dependency but offer global reach, SLA-backed uptime, and immediate deployment without infrastructure costs.
LoRaWAN is best suited for private networks where you control the infrastructure. While public LoRaWAN networks exist, they lack the coverage and reliability of cellular networks.Read our detailed comparison guide to understand when to choose LoRaWAN vs cellular IoT.
| Protocol | Data Rate | Mobility | Power | Voice | Cost | Coverage | Primary Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB-IoT | < 250 kbps | No | Best | No | Very Low | Deep | Static sensors, metering |
| LTE-M | ~1 Mbps | Yes | Good | OTT | Low | Wide | Trackers, wearables, alarms |
| Cat-1bis | ~10 Mbps | Yes | Mid | Yes | Mid-Low | Wide | Compact trackers, smart devices |
| Cat-1 | ~10 Mbps | Yes | Mid | Yes | Higher | Wide | Voice + data, vending, POS |
| LoRaWAN | 0.3-50 kbps | Limited | Best | No | Very Low | Local | AgTech, buildings, private |
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