IoT networks in cities
Applications of IoT in a city can be seen as a complex system on a large scale. This system has different parts and technologies that work together to create an efficient and seamless system. One of the main challenges in implementing IoT in a city is making sure there is good wireless network coverage. This is important for IoT devices to work well and exchange data. The best practice to set up an IoT network in a city is usually by using a cellular network (such as 4G/LTE and 5G) and a public LoRaWAN network from public IoT SPs. These technologies offer wide coverage and can reach deep into buildings, which makes them great for IoT solutions in cities.
Cellular network
4G/LTE and 5G networks use cellular coverage from SPs to provide reliable connectivity for IoT devices from LTE-M and NB-IoT with low power consumption and low data rate (LPWAN), and superior high data rate technologies such as LTE Advanced (LTE-A) and 5G Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB...