Paving Way for the IoT Era

Gemalto boosts connectivity for the Internet of Things with the industry-first, power optimized M2M Cat 1 LTE module

Gemalto is all set to launch the industry’s first LTE Category 1 (Cat 1) wireless module to revolutionize highly efficient 4G LTE connectivity. Specifically designed for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications, the new Cinterion M2M module meets the market need of power-optimized performance and single-mode LTE at speeds of up to 10Mbit/s download and 5Mbit/s uplink. This makes it an ideal solution for IoT applications such as metering, tracking and tracing, fleet management and mHealth that require the longevity and reliability of LTE in the decades ahead as 2G and 3G networks phase out.

The solution delivers a long lifespan, significant bandwidth and power efficiencies and a feature set specific to the needs of industrial IoT solutions.
“LTE Cat 1 modules however provide performance and features that are optimal for most industrial applications, and deliver a cost-effective way to alleviate customers’ long-term future proofing concerns.” said Josh Builta, Associate Director of M2M at IHS.

Axel Hansmann, Vice President Portfolio & Strategy M2M at Gemalto said, “The new module is the industry’s first step toward true machine type communications offering advantages in size, power and longevity as well as easy integration with Gemalto’s market leading MIMs and security technologies for significant value added benefits.”