T-Mobile Delivers Simplicity to the Internet of Things
January 03 2017 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
The Un-carrier’s new IoT Access packs come with
Cat1 modules and wireless data to simplify and accelerate IoT
development
Since the launch of Un-carrier™, T-Mobile’s tackled and solved
some of the worst pain points for consumers and businesses, and
now, the Un-carrier’s bringing the same approach to the “Internet
of Things” (IoT). Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled two new
simple, straightforward, low-cost IoT Access packs with wireless
data – and a Category 1 (Cat1) module on us – to help accelerate
IoT innovation and eliminate the pain of piecing together wireless
IoT solutions.
“Like everything they do, the carriers over-complicate the
Internet of Things, and that leads to more hassle and cost for
customers,” said Doug Chartier, Senior Vice President, T-Mobile.
“The wireless industry needs simpler options for IoT to take off,
and that’s exactly what we’re delivering.”
In today’s market, if a device maker wants to create an IoT
solution, they must buy a wireless module from one vendor then
negotiate to purchase an overpriced data plan from a carrier – all
before bringing their solution to market. That doesn’t encourage
IoT development. It only helps line the carriers’ pockets, while
stifling innovation and slowing time to market.
With T-Mobile’s IoT Access packs, new and existing customers can
get everything they need – including modules and data – to develop
the next great IoT solution. For applications that use a little
data, customers can get up to 5MB of data per month for $20 per
year per device in the first year and just $6 per year per device
afterwards. For unlimited data at 64kbps, it’s just $25 per year
per device, and for a limited time, these customers get $5 off the
first year for each device. With both T-Mobile IoT Access packs,
T-Mobile will cover the cost of a Sequans Cat1 module, via a bill
credit from T-Mobile, up to $16 per module.
In addition, T-Mobile today announced plans to continue to help
customers deliver the next-generation of devices for
machine-to-machine communications. T-Mobile is continuing to work
to deliver “Category M” and “Narrowband IoT” (NB-IoT), the next
evolution of modules to help customers save money over time and
take advantage of T-Mobile’s expanding LTE coverage, based on
market and customer needs. Combined with the Cat1 modules available
on T-Mobile’s 4G LTE network today, these future modules will
provide another technology option to give customers choice in
improved data speeds and a longer product lifecycle compared to 2G
network technologies.
T-Mobile has already tackled some of the biggest obstacles
slowing IoT innovation with solutions for IoT and
machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions. In 2016, T-Mobile provided
customers ways to future-proof their IoT solutions on today’s LTE
networks with support for Category 1 modules; extended 2G network
operations to support customer transitions to LTE through 2020; was
first to open the door for wireless development at the platform
level with Twilio; delivered wireless solutions for retail
businesses with ignite by Inseego; and, most recently launched
T-Mobile SyncUP DRIVE, a new all-in-one connected car solution.
For more information on T-Mobile’s IoT solutions, visit:
http://iot.t-mobile.com.
Limited time offer, subject to change. While supplies last. Plus
taxes and fees. Contact your T-Mobile rep for additional details
and contract requirements. Redemption required for bill credit, may
take 1-2 bill cycles. On all T-Mobile plans, during congestion the
top 3% of data users (>28 GB/mo.) may notice reduced speeds
until next bill cycle due to data prioritization.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is
redefining the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services
through leading product and service innovation. The Company's
advanced nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless
experiences to approximately 69.4 million customers who are
unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue,
Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries
and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
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