The GSMA Guide to the Internet of Things

Mobile IoT refers to low power wide area (LPWA) 3GPP standardised secure operator managed IoT networks operating in licensed spectrum, including Long-Term Evolution for Machines (LTE-M) and Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT), designed for the 5G era. These are designed for IoT applications that are low cost, use low data rates, require long battery lives and often operate in remote and hard to reach locations, often beyond power sources.

GSMA DEFINITION: The Internet of Things describes the coordination of numerous machines, devices and appliances connected to the Internet through multiple networks. These connected devices include vehicles, utility meters, tracking devices, vending machines, consumer electronics and wearable technology, as well as smart phones and tablets.