EP 217 - LTE-M: Long-Term Viability & Strategic Advantages

In this episode, we spoke with Dima Feldman, VP of Product Management and Marketing at Sony Semiconductor Israel, about the long-term viability of LTE-M technology and its role in IoT connectivity. We explored how LTE-M compares to other cellular IoT standards, its advantages in power efficiency and longevity, and how it fits into the 5G ecosystem.

Key Insights:

• Longevity and Future-Proofing: LTE-M ensures IoT connectivity for decades, with some deployments lasting until 2045.
• Power Efficiency and Cost Savings: Lower power consumption enables years of battery life, reducing maintenance costs.
• 5G Integration: LTE-M and NB-IoT coexist with 5G, serving low-power IoT applications.
• Regional Adoption Differences: LTE-M dominates in North America and Europe, while China and India favor NB-IoT.
• Industry Applications: Used in smart utilities, logistics, asset tracking, and emerging iSIM solutions.

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