AT&T accelerates LTE-M rollout in U.S. to 2017 Q2, enabling connection of more objects to Internet-of-Things network

Briefing

AT&T accelerates LTE-M rollout in U.S. to 2017 Q2, enabling connection of more objects to Internet-of-Things network

March 15, 2017

Briefing
  • U.S. LTE-M Launch – AT&T will roll out Internet-of-Things (IoT) network, LTE-M, in U.S. in 2017 Q2, earlier than expected, with Mexico launch following by end of 2017
  • Unique Advantages – Include longer battery life, lower device cost, better coverage with range of up to 100 kilometers, and smaller parts, with speed of up to one Mbps upstream and downstream
  • Successful Pilots – AT&T ran first commercial trial of LTE-M in October 2016 in San Ramon, California, before launching second pilot location in Columbus, Ohio
  • Applications – Used to connect sensors and other devices in Internet-of-Things, such as smart water meters, smart pallets, soda fountains, and consumer devices with partners Capstone Metering, RM2, PepsiCo, and Samsung

Accelerator
Internet-of-Things, Networks and Connectivity

Sector
Information Technology, Telecommunications

Organization
AT&T Inc., Capstone Metering LLC, PepsiCo Inc., RM2, Samsung

Source

Original Publication Date
February 14, 2017

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