NB-IoT technology

NB-IoT in a nutshell:

NB-IoT stands for Narrow Band Internet of Things and is a low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technology that is specifically designed for IoT devices and applications. It is part of the 4G and 5G cellular standards and operates within licensed spectrum bands. NB-IoT enables efficient communication for devices with low data rates, extended battery life, and reliable connections in challenging environments.

Key Features of NB-IoT in GPS collars:

• Alternative GPS collar communication method with optimized energy efficiency and data utilization.
• Compared to traditional satellite communication methods like IRIDIUM or GLOBALSTAR, IoT has no ongoing airtime costs, and for a small fee, data transmission is covered for 5-10 years.
• The need to manage GPS collar airtime fees is significantly reduced.
• Utilization of LTE infrastructure (NB-IoT or LTE-M).
• Supports large data packets, which enables the transmission of activity data and up to 59 GPS positions per message.
• Facilitates low-energy data transmissions, allowing devices like GPS collars to operate for extended periods with minimal battery power.
• Robust security: uses the security frameworks of cellular networks.
• Cellular coverage needs to be present in your study area.
• If a collared animal leaves the coverage area, data will not be available. However, upon return to the coverage area all stored data will begin transmitting.
• If a mortality event occurs outside of the coverage area an alert notification will not be possible.
• IoT communication is not available in all countries or areas, please check the map below.

For further information about coverage in your study area, please contact us.