Gemalto boosts connectivity for the Internet-of-Things with the industry's first LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) wireless connectivity module for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and industrial Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications.
According to Gemalto, the new rugged Cinterion M2M module meets the market need of power-optimized performance and single-mode LTE at speeds of up to 10Mbit/s download and 5Mbit/s uplink. The solution delivers a long lifespan, significant bandwidth and power efficiencies and a feature set specific to the needs of industrial IoT solutions such as extended operating temperatures from -40°C to 85°C, making it ideal for IoT applications such as metering, tracking and tracing, fleet management and mHealth.
Axel Hansmann, Vice President Portfolio & Strategy M2M at Gemalto
With M2M connections expected to reach 1 billion by 20201, the new Gemalto Cinterion Cat 1 module paves the way for massive expansion of the IoT marketplace enabling smart, efficient and cost effective use of evolving 4G networks.
Josh Builta, Associate Director of M2M at IHS
Mobile networks worldwide are rapidly evolving to LTE, but the vast majority of industrial M2M and IoT solutions don't require high-speed 4G bandwidth for optimal performance. LTE Cat 1 modules however provide performance and features that are optimal for most industrial applications, and deliver a cost-effective way to alleviate customers' long-term future proofing concerns.