Revolution on the Internet of Things: NB-IoT for sustainable communication!

Revolution on the Internet of Things: NB-IoT for sustainable communication!

What's going on in the world of the Internet of Things (IoT)? The development of modern communication technologies is closely linked to the rapid growth of the IoT. Above all, the narrow-band technology, known as a narrow band IoT (NB-IoT), has the potential to change the way we network devices. The [German Press Index] (https://www.deutscherpresseDex.de/2025/07/07/nb-iot-schmalband-technology-FR-EnergieFer- iot-kommunikation/) reports that NB-IoT convinces with its low energy consumption and the good building penetration, which is an excellent reliability in data transmission lends.

NB-IoT is part of the LPWAN technologies (Low Power Wide Area Networks) and uses the proven LTE mobile network to connect devices over large distances. Possible uses are diverse: starting with smart metering to asset tracking and smart city applications. Here cities not only benefit from smart street lighting, but also from intelligent parking space management and innovative waste management.

advantages of NB-IoT

A decisive advantage of NB-IoT is energy efficiency. Many of the connected devices can be operated with a single battery for over ten years. Communication over long periods with low amounts of data is a prerequisite that is ideally met by NB-IoT. The system is designed in such a way that mobile communications can easily operate thousands of NB-IoT devices without any disturbances.

The M2M Germany emphasizes that the integration of NB-IoT into existing mobile networks enables inexpensive access to these technologies. Compared to traditional mobile phone tariffs, the running costs for NB-IoT are significantly lower, which makes it attractive to many companies. In addition, most mobile phone operators, such as Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Telefónica (O2), are ready to offer this technology across the board.

areas of application and ranges

The typical areas of application for NB-IoT are varied and present themselves as an ideal example of modern technology. In the smart city, sensors can be used to monitor infrastructure, while in the area of ​​smart farming soil moisture and filling stands are efficiently recorded. In fleet management, too, real -time information about vehicle status and maintenance needs are becoming increasingly important.

As far as the technical aspects are concerned, NB-IoT operates on frequency bands from 800 MHz to 1800 MHz in Europe, which enables a range of up to 10 km in rural areas and up to 2 km in urban areas. Users can benefit from the high data throughput rate, up to 180 Kbps are theoretically possible for the uplink.