T-Mobile Launches America’s First Nationwide Narrowband IoT Network
July 19 2018 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The Un-carrier’s Narrowband Internet of Things
(NB-IoT) network is now live – with new firsts in the U.S. and the
world
T-Mobile makes it easy to connect all the
things with a new IoT partner program and rate plans just one tenth
the cost of Verizon’s Cat-M
In yet another first, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today launched its
Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) service nationwide. T-Mobile
is the first to launch NB-IoT in the U.S. and first in the world to
launch NB-IoT in the guard bands for optimal efficiency. The
Un-carrier also announced its new partner program, T-Mobile
CONNECT, to help IoT solution providers collaborate and bring their
products and services to market on T-Mobile’s network -- and into
the hands of customers -- more quickly.
“We’re always innovating to bring customers the latest
technology, and NB-IoT is the globally-preferred standard to power
the rapidly expanding world of IoT applications,” said Neville Ray,
Chief Technology Officer at T-Mobile. “So of course, T-Mobile is
the first to bring NB-IoT to the U.S., lighting up new capabilities
to connect massive numbers of devices at low cost.”
Built on the 3GPP standard, NB-IoT is a low power, wide area
network (LPWAN) LTE-Advanced technology that provides a pathway to
5G IoT and offers many comparable benefits like low power usage,
long battery life and low device cost. T-Mobile was also first to
trial NB-IoT in the U.S. last year.
By lighting up NB-IoT in the guard bands – the network
equivalent of driving down the shoulders on the highway – T-Mobile
can utilize precious spectrum resources most efficiently, and IoT
applications don’t have to compete with other data traffic for
network resources. T-Mobile worked with Ericsson, Nokia and
Qualcomm Technologies to deploy nationwide NB-IoT, laying the
foundation for the 5G future and giving partners and customers
peace of mind that their solutions are future proof.
NB-IoT is ideal for smart applications that can track high value
assets, optimize utilization of equipment in the field and help
ensure safety and compliance in fleet management, waste management,
energy utility monitoring and many other industrial sectors. In
addition to reducing costs and improving efficiency, partners are
building IoT solutions that have the potential to alleviate traffic
congestion, improve food safety and so much more.
Unveiled earlier this year, T-Mobile’s NB-IoT plan costs just $6
a year – one tenth of Verizon’s Cat-M plans – for up to 12 MB per
connected device, and several NB-IoT modules based on Qualcomm®
MDM9206 LTE IoT modem are certified for use on T-Mobile’s network.
For applications that require more bandwidth and voice, T-Mobile
also offers Cat-1 IoT Access Packs. In addition, the new T-Mobile
CONNECT program will help IoT solution providers accelerate the
development and commercialization of their products and
solutions.
For information about T-Mobile IoT and the CONNECT program,
visit www.t-mobile.com/iot.
Taxes and fees may be additional. NB-IoT plan includes 10
single-packet transactions per hour at up to 64 Kbps, up to 12 MB.
Full service payment due at activation; renew after 12 months
or 12 MB. Coverage may not be available in some areas; roaming not
available.
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. Our advanced
nationwide 4G LTE network delivers outstanding wireless experiences
to 74.0 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.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in
the United States and other countries. MDM9206 is a product of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
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