LTE Cat‑1 BIS: IoT connectivity with global coverage and performance
LTE Cat-1 BIS for universal, power efficient IoT applications.
Well established global roaming agreements mean global network access can be achieved with a single SIM SKU.
Global
While Cat-1 BIS hardware costs and energy consumption were originally slightly higher than other LPWAN technologies, the gap has closed significantly if not completely.
Energy and cost efficient
Lower latency, higher bandwidth and cell handover (mobility) make Cat-1 BIS a strong alternative to 2G/3G,especially for applications which have higher data budgets and are managed via OTA updates.
Performance and fleet management
Supports the widest range of IoT use-cases. Capable of 5-10 year battery life and the strongest option for devices that use rechargeable batteries.
Universal
LTE Cat-1 BIS
LTE Cat-1 BIS has risen in popularity because of it low-power, low-cost credentials. It is more universally available than NB-IoT and LTE-M making it a compelling option for multi-country and global deployments of low power devices.
Applications we are connecting with LTE Cat-1 BIS
Tracking and logistics
Tracking devices for optimised supply chain logistics or increasing security.
Transport
Monitor location, performance and utilisation of commercial vehicle fleets.
Healthcare
For wearable sensors and remote patient care.
EV charging
Manage and monitor utilisation, performance and availability of EV charge points.
Fleet telematics
For route planning and monitoring of driver behaviour.
Kiosks and vending
Manage stock, advertising content and information flow to customers.
Does LTE Cat-1 BIS have any downsides?
Cat-1 BIS operates with a single antenna but perhaps not as well as NB-IoT or LTE-M in indoor or underground locations. It is less power efficient but faster transmission rates can compensate for that.
Reviewing our technology comparison and coverage checker is essential.
2G & 3G sunset toolkit for enterprises
Mobile operators across the globe have either already shut down 2G and 3G services or are planning to do so in the coming months and years.
With millions of IoT devices still relying on these services, owners must start planning for the next generation of their solutions now.
Our 2G & 3G Sunsetting toolkit will help you:
- Understand the timing of sunsets in any country
- Understand the implications for your deployed devices
- Help you plan and design the next generation of your IoT solution.
Don’t get left in the dark.
Explore our global coverage
IoT connectivity across 4G/LTE, 5G, LTE-M, NB-IoT or Satellite.
With our own global IoT network, Conexa, over 50 agreements with leading global operators and access into 750+ global networks in 190 countries, our global and local cellular coverage is unrivalled.
We deliver the benefits from multiple networks all under one simple service agreement, all designed around you.
