Cellular LPWAN technologies, such as LTE-M & NB-IoT, powering a variety of IoT applications across a city

Low Power Wide Area networks: Built for IoT


With the world getting more connected every day, LPWA networks power the next generation of IoT.

No matter which industry you work in, chances are that the Internet of Things supports digital transformation activities in your organization: be it automating existing processes or developing new business models and offerings. By leveraging Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) networks, billions of devices can be connected, helping you gain unprecedented visibility into your supply chain, assets and operations, and deliver better customer experiences.

LPWAN wireless technology is optimized for IoT and enables the connection of large volumes of low-cost devices that have low bandwidth and power requirements, while providing increased range and signal penetration.

 

The first national carrier to launch Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT) in Canada, Rogers provides customers the most Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) network options, all powered by Canada's most trusted network.*

*Based on total wireless subscribers.

Why choose Rogers LPWA networks?

Rogers LPWA networks are optimized for IoT, providing your IoT applications:



enhanced coverage and penetration

Enhanced coverage and penetration:

LPWA networks provide deeper coverage and signal penetration than traditional LTE networks and enable supported devices to maintain connectivity in hard-to-reach locations, such as areas deep within buildings and basements.

extended battery life

Extended battery life:

Depending on the application, batteries in some devices can last up to 10 years. This reduces replacement costs and the time that technicians must spend accessing remote devices and changing their batteries.

Carrier grade security and reliability

Carrier-grade security and reliability:

LPWA networks from Rogers provide SIM and network-based security features, along with the quality of service and dependability of licensed spectrum and standards-based technology.

large implementations

Large scale implementations:

Because LPWA network devices are cheaper to build, deploy, run and maintain, businesses can consider Massive IoT deployments for a fraction of the total cost of ownership they would have had on previous technologies.

low operational cost

Low operational cost:

Because they require a less complicated build, LPWA network devices are less expensive and consume much less power than traditional IoT units.

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How to choose the right LPWAN technology for your IoT needs?

Rogers offers two complementary next-generation LPWA networks to support your low-bandwidth IoT applications.

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LTE-M network technology used for managing a fleet of trucks on a highway

LTE-M

Long Term Evolution category M1 (LTE-M) technology leverages existing LTE cellular networks to provide extended coverage to IoT applications. Due to its lower latency and higher bandwidth (as compared to NB-IoT), LTE-M is ideal for IoT applications where devices are in motion and real-time data is required. The Rogers LTE-M network is available across Canada.

NB-IoT network technology used for monitoring assets under water

NB-IoT

Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology is engineered for fixed, ultra-narrow-bandwidth IoT applications. It provides better connectivity in subterranean locations such as basements, utility vaults and sensors located deep within buildings. If your IoT applications are latency-tolerant, operate in difficult radio conditions and monitor stationary assets, NB-IoT is the network technology for you.

Between them, LTE-M and NB-IoT can support a range of applications, verticals, and deployment scenarios.

<div class="dca-pricing-module"> <h4 style="font-weight:400; line-height:2em; text-align:center;">Long-Term Evolution category M1 (LTE-M)</h4> <ul style="text-align:left;"> <li>Narrow bandwidth (1.4 MHz) with data rates up to 1 Mbps</li> <li>Supports voice and mobility services</li> <li>Supports both mobile and stationary applications</li> <br /> </ul> </div><div class="dca-pricing-module"> <h4 style="font-weight:400; line-height:2em; text-align:center;">Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)</h4> <ul style="text-align:left;"> <li>Ultra narrow bandwidth (200 kHz) with data rates at around 200 - 250 Kbps</li> <li>Does not support voice or real-time mobility</li> <li>Supports stationary applications that require very low power and deeper signal penetration</li> </ul> </div>r4b/products-and-solutions/internet-of-things/lpwaonfalsefalsecomponent.cta.speakToSpecialist.[Cookie] = [TLTSID=BAABB0B80288100216F7A368C48742C5; TLTUID=BAABB0B80288100216F7A368C48742C5] [X-AKA-NIM-FR-PATH] = [/r4b/business/products-and-solutions/internet-of-things/lpwa] [Akamai-Origin-Hop] = [2] [Accept] = [*/*] [User-Agent] = [Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)] [Connection] = [Keep-Alive] [Host] = [www.rogers.com] [Pragma] = [no-cache] [Accept-Encoding] = [gzip] [x-dtinit] = [true] [X-WebLogic-Force-JVMID] = [-595174518] [True-Client-IP] = [13.59.130.130] [Via] = [1.1 v1-akamaitech.net(ghost) (AkamaiGHost), 1.1 akamai.net(ghost) (AkamaiGHost)] [TE] = [chunked;q=1.0] [X-Akamai-CONFIG-LOG-DETAIL] = [true] [X-WebLogic-KeepAliveSecs] = [30] [Cache-Control] = [no-cache, max-age=0] [Proxy-Client-IP] = [13.59.130.130, 23.215.31.215] [X-dynaTrace-Application] = [Rogers.com] [X-Forwarded-For] = [13.59.130.130, 23.215.31.215] products-and-solutions/internet-of-things/lpwaonBAABB0B80288100216F7A368C48742C5BAABB0B80288100216F7A368C48742C5

Long-Term Evolution category M1 (LTE-M)

  • Narrow bandwidth (1.4 MHz) with data rates up to 1 Mbps
  • Supports voice and mobility services
  • Supports both mobile and stationary applications

Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT)

  • Ultra narrow bandwidth (200 kHz) with data rates at around 200 - 250 Kbps
  • Does not support voice or real-time mobility
  • Supports stationary applications that require very low power and deeper signal penetration

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*Based on total wireless subscribers



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