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M2M application characteristics and their implications for spectrum

March 1, 2016

Currently most M2M applications use public cellular networks or short range, licence exempt technology, depending on whether local or wide area operation is required. Many applications may use either approach - for example, in an urban setting it may be possible to provide wide area connectivity using a dense network of Wi-Fi access points as an alternative to cellular. Applications operating in very remote locations may need to use satellite communication Some users (e.g. public safety or utilities) may have mission critical M2M applications. Historically they have often preferred to use their own networks to ensure a high quality of service (QoS) but technological advances may in the future provide alternative solutions such as prioritised access to public networks or use of shared radio spectrum. Nevertheless it is helpful to differentiate between these applications and those that can effectively use an “off the shelf” wireless solution.

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