Glossary

NB-IoT

Narrowband IoT is a sibling of LTE-M: even smaller pipes, often used when a device reports rarely and must last on a cell.

Definition

NB-IoT is a narrowband cellular technology for devices that send small payloads. It can be attractive for parked-asset pings. It can also be unavailable on a given carrier or region, and it is a poor fit if you need frequent, larger messages.

TruckerPro status

TP057 hardware can speak NB-IoT. Whether the pilot uses it depends on the still-unselected carrier and the reporting profile under test.

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Questions

What is NB-IoT?

Narrowband Internet of Things, a 3GPP radio technology for low-throughput device messages. It is not a smartphone network profile.

Which TruckerPro candidate supports NB-IoT?

The Teltonika TAT141 (TP057) is LTE-M / NB-IoT capable. The FTM880 candidate is described as LTE Cat M1. Neither has a selected carrier plan.

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