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Verizon Launches Cat M1 LTE Specifically for Internet of Things

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Mar 30, 2017, 1:26 PM by Eric M. Zeman

Verizon Wireless has created what it says is the first nationwide LTE Category M1 network for IoT devices and services. The Cat M1 network relies on a new class of LTE chipset designed specifically for low-power use cases, such as sensors. The chipset requires less power in order to extend battery life for devices such as water/electric meters and other asset trackers. The Cat M1 network runs on Verizon's LTE 4G network, but is managed separately in a virtualized cloud environment that's built with business customers in mind. Because IoT devices typically have low bandwidth requirements, Verizon created new service plans so businesses can manage their Cat M1 devices. Verizon says plans start at $2 per month per device, and businesses will be able to further save when activating devices and service plans in bulk. Verizon is collaborating with a number of companies to make its Cat M1 service possible, including Sierra Wireless, Gemalto, and Qualcomm. Verizon hopes the low-cost plans with power-efficient devices will convince more companies to deploy IoT equipment. Verizon didn't say if or when Cat M1 might apply to consumer-grade equipment and services.

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