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What is LPWAN, and How Does It Compare?

March 14, 2018

The options available for wireless IoT connectivity continue to grow. Popular connectivity methods like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are accompanied by more specialized technologies that make push the limits of what is possible. One such technology is a fairly new type of networking called LPWAN. LPWAN, short for Low Powered Wide-Area Network, is unique in providing wireless connectivity that is both long range and low power. LPWAN is not a singular technology, but rather a term used to describe any wireless technology that achieves a long operating range while maintaining low power requirements. LPWAN platforms are usually created with IoT applications in mind. Some of the most popular LPWAN technologies include LoRa, Sigfox, RPMA, and Weightless.

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What is LPWAN, and How Does It Compare?