What is PTCRB Certification and Why It Matters for Cellular Devices
by Ralph Heredia on Dec 19, 2024, 12:36:21 PM
In today’s connected world, ensuring that your cellular IoT devices work seamlessly with wireless networks isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. That's why PTCRB certification is crucial. When your device is PTCRB-certified, it meets the requirements of North American networks, gu …
What Is Cellular Bonding? Key Insights for Live Broadcasting & Beyond
by Ralph Heredia on Dec 16, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Live broadcasting and video streaming require substantial data bandwidth to ensure high-quality, uninterrupted streaming experiences. Relying on a single SIM in the router can be a gamble. During a live event, buffering, poor video quality, or a dropped connection during a critical mo …
MNO, MVNO, MVNE, and MVNA Explained
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 11, 2024, 12:06:31 PM
As you explore cellular connectivity solutions, finding a partner equipped to help your business grow is crucial. MNOs, MVNOs, MVNEs, and MVNAs are all vital players in wireless connectivity, but understanding their distinct yet related functions can seem complex. And some providers, …
4G and 5G Cellular Technologies for Video Monitoring & Surveillance
by Ralph Heredia on May 6, 2024, 12:34:27 PM
The limitations of wired connectivity–like inflexibility and high installation costs in remote areas–have fueled the rise of cellular technologies for live video monitoring and surveillance. 5G and sometimes even 4G provide adaptable and scaleable alternatives. 5G technology matches t …
What Is IoT Device Certification & Why It Matters
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 5, 2024, 1:20:03 PM
No IoT device sidesteps the essential steps of testing and certification. This rigorous process ensures that devices meet safety, security, and performance standards before they enter the market. However, many new devices fail testing and certification on the first go.
Transitioning to Cellular IoT: How to Make the Switch
by Ralph Heredia on Nov 15, 2023, 9:12:58 AM
Internet connectivity is foundational to the IoT ecosystem, linking devices, sensors, and cloud platforms to facilitate communication. Cellular stands out as the optimal choice for IoT because of its global availability, reliable performance, and potential for monetization. Whether yo …
What is Network Redundancy and Why Is It Critical for IoT?
by Jim Greco on Nov 6, 2023, 9:12:13 AM
Internet connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Without it, productivity comes to a halt, and businesses face substantial financial risk. IoT products rely on connectivity, and OEMs face customer frustration with a loss of internet and may even put customer assets or secu …
10 Key Features of an IoT Connectivity Management Platform
by Ralph Heredia on Sep 19, 2023, 9:46:58 AM
IoT connectivity management involves the administration of all the necessary devices, networks, and data to test, deploy, and support the devices companies roll out themselves or sell to customers. As IoT deployments scale, managing connectivity becomes increasingly complex, and the p …
How to Cost-Effectively Manage IoT Data Plans
by Ralph Heredia on Jun 20, 2023, 10:27:05 AM
IoT devices generate, store, analyze, and transmit large amounts of data, but managing this data can be costly. IoT sensors continuously collect data from their surroundings that is then transferred over a cellular network to the cloud, where it is processed and stored. The true value …
What is Consolidated Billing? Benefits + Examples
by Jim Greco on May 4, 2023, 12:19:42 PM
Consolidated billing allows multiple bills for the same customer to be combined into a single invoice. This approach offers great simplicity and flexibility in billing and payments for both businesses and consumers. While consolidated billing is a popular strategy for any business pro …
LTE Cat-M1 Explained: Pros and Cons of LTE-M for IoT Devices
by Ralph Heredia on Mar 28, 2023, 9:47:36 AM
Many massive IoT deployments require little bandwidth per device and leverage battery-operated devices, so power conservation is often important. 4G and LTE networks provide high-speed and high-bandwidth cellular connectivity but consume too much power for certain IoT applications. As …
Wireless Backup Internet for Business: An Introductory Guide
by Frank Greer on Mar 13, 2023, 11:05:02 AM
Nearly all of us have experienced an internet outage at some point and know firsthand how inconvenient it is. But for a business whose operations depend on internet connectivity, an outage is more than inconvenient–it’s a serious setback to productivity and revenue. Even short outages …