AT&T 5G is powering "large-scale" enterprise IoT

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) is not to be outdone, revealing that it is implementing 5G access below 6 GHz for enterprise IoT deployments.

 

The US-based telecom operator has been studying how its shiny new 5G network can support enterprise Internet of Things (IoT) deployments to unlock the potential of wireless 5G to accelerate enterprise connections. The American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) is not to be outdone, revealing that it is implementing 5G access below 6 GHz for enterprise IoT deployments.

 

 

The Internet of Things is not a single technology, but a collective ecosystem of technologies, processes, and equipment, which is expected to promote major changes in the organization. Together with sensors, gateways, integrated analysis and reporting tools, the Internet of Things mainly uses data insight and automation to drive real-time business decisions.

 

The touted 5G connectivity enhancements, including amazing speed and ultra-low latency, have kept standard names on par with IoT applications for some time. In fact, before the widespread introduction of 5G, US operators including AT&T have tried to use their wireless networks for the Internet of Things through LTE-based technology (the predecessor of 5G).

 

In 2019, AT&T launched a Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network nationwide on its LTE-M network. NB-IoT can usually support lower bandwidth requirements in the kilohertz range. AT&T said that today, its 4G LTE and low-power IoT cellular networks are currently managing millions of connected devices across industries and public safety, and are supported by managed services running on Cisco-provided platforms.

 

In the near past, networks like NB-IoT and Cat-M support low-power smart devices, such as asset tracking sensors and smart meters, because they have lower complexity and do not consume as much data. According to Ericsson’s latest June Mobility Report, NB-IoT and Cat-M technologies are based on existing infrastructure and are easier to deploy. By 2026, it is estimated that they will account for 46% of all cellular IoT connections.

 

Now, AT&T and Cisco are opening up access to 5G frequencies below 6GHz, and last week’s announcement focused on customers of the AT&T control center cloud IoT management platform. The platform supported by Cisco Jasper allows companies to have a comprehensive view of all IoT devices on their network and monitor data usage.

 

The operator seems to be surpassing its existing low-bandwidth market share and shifting to the more advanced future business opportunities brought about by a wide range of 5G. AT&T 5G frequency bands below 6GHz cover up to 251 million people, and are also using appropriately deployable spectrum for The same is true for 4G LTE.

 

Although the official believes that support for NB-IoT and LTE-M devices will last for at least the next ten years, AT&T pointed out how various industries will benefit from the advantages of 5G’s Internet of Things, with increased bandwidth and lower latency for cars and The entertainment industry provides impetus.

 

On the production line, 5G can promote smart cameras to virtually monitor and identify defects on the production line in real time, thereby reducing waste. At the same time, AT&T earlier announced that it had reached the first 5G connected car deal with General Motors, and the operator welcomed the faster media streaming and download experience and other 5G advantages such as more entertainment, navigation, and software updates. .

 

William Stovall, AT&T's vice president of mobile, Internet of Things and 5G, said in a statement: "We are working with Cisco to continue to help companies deploy IoT devices and applications faster and more securely from their use. Get more value from your devices.” “This is an important first step towards large-scale connectivity of the Internet of Things, which will ultimately create opportunities for enterprises to realize the full potential of the Internet of Things.”

 

AT&T also said to the 5G Internet of Things mobile personal emergency equipment suppliers and users, "The faster response time provided by 5G can improve independence and sense of security."

 

The American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) will shut down its 3G network in February 2022, which has raised concerns about the nearly 6 million alarm systems supported by the US cellular data network, including wearables for monitoring the elderly or people at risk Healthy IoT devices and alert emergency responders when needed.