Global Narrowband IoT
NB-IoT uses narrowband radio frequencies to enable devices to communicate with cellular networks over long distances, with low power consumption, and with high reliability. It is optimized for devices that transmit small amounts of data, such as sensors and other IoT devices, that are deployed in hard-to-reach locations and requires long battery life.
NB-IoT offers several advantages over other cellular IoT technologies, including better coverage, lower power consumption, and improved security. It also enables network operators to provide low-cost connectivity for a large number of IoT devices, making it an ideal choice for a variety of IoT applications, such as smart cities, agriculture, logistics, and asset tracking.
As of March 2019 GSA had identified:
• 149 operators in 69 countries investing in one or both of the NB-IoT and LTE-M network technologies
• 102 of those operators in 52 countries had deployed/launched at least one of the NB-IoT or LTE-M technologies
– of those, 20 operators in 19 countries had deployed/launched both NB-IoT and LTE-M
• 22 countries are now home to deployed/launched NB-IoT and LTE-M networks
• 28 countries are home to deployed/launched NB-IoT networks only
• Two countries are home to deployed/launched LTE-M networks only
As of March 2019 GSA had identified: narowband iot
As of March 2019 GSA had identified: • 140 operators in 69 countries investing in NBIoT networks
• 88 of those operators in 50 countries had
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There are several trends and predictions in the Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) space, and some of the important players include:
- Growth in IoT adoption: With the increasing adoption of IoT devices in various industries, the demand for low-power and low-cost connectivity solutions like NB-IoT is expected to grow. According to a report by Ericsson, the number of cellular IoT connections is expected to reach 5 billion by 2025, with NB-IoT being a significant contributor.
- Expansion of NB-IoT networks: Many network operators around the world have already launched NB-IoT networks, and more are expected to follow suit. This expansion will provide more coverage and enable new use cases for IoT devices.
- The emergence of new IoT applications: NB-IoT is expected to enable new use cases in various industries such as smart cities, agriculture, logistics, and asset tracking. For example, NB-IoT can be used for smart parking solutions, where sensors in parking spots can detect the presence of a vehicle and transmit that information to a central system, enabling drivers to find available parking spaces quickly.
- Increased competition among players: There are several players in the NB-IoT space, including network operators, chipset manufacturers, and device manufacturers. As the market grows, competition among these players is expected to increase, leading to improved products and services.
Some of the important players in the NB-IoT space include network operators like Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and China Mobile; chipset manufacturers like Qualcomm, Intel, and Huawei; and device manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Huawei.
