EP 217 - LTE-M: Long-Term Viability & Strategic Advantages
Industrial IoT Spotlight - En podcast af Peter Rohde-Chen, Erik Walenza

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. IoT ONE database: https://www.iotone.com/case-studies Industrial IoT Spotlight podcast is produced by Asia Growth Partners (AGP): https://asiagrowthpartners.com/