5G for IoT

A new 5G modem will bring Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and speed to industrial segments like agriculture, manufacturing, construction and mining. The 315 5G IOT Modem will be able to connect everything from robots in factories to tractors in fields. The wireless processor is low-power and fits in the same size package as its 4G predecessor, making it easy for companies to update their machines quickly.

Because 5G can run between 10 and 100 times faster than a typical 4G connection, a greater number of devices can be connected to a network simultaneously. Although the types of devices typically used in these applications don’t require high data rates (relatively speaking), they do require rapid response times (i.e., minimal delays in getting data back and forth).

The modem runs on global sub-6GHz bands, and can also switch to 4G if needed. It will likely begin appearing in devices later this year, starting first in Europe and China, and later in Japan.