Verizon upgrades its Cat M network for IoT solutions

Verizon has made its Cat M network capable of providing voice access and serve applications using fixed IoT voice services, such as alarm panels with communications components, by strengthening its ability to support a wide range of IoT solutions with enhanced features. A feature called Connected Mode Mobility (CMM) empowers mobile voice service that is being deployed at present and will be complete within the month of September 2018. CMM allows seamless transitions by improving data transfers and handoffs while using mobile voice or latency sensitive data. Upon completion of deployment, the Cat M network will start supporting IoT solutions consuming less power, which will maintain the battery life and providing fixed or mobile voice connectivity. IoT solution requirements differ in data rate, battery life and scalability. For smaller IoT solutions with data rates lower than 100kbps, NB IoT Guardband technology is an ideal option. For medium data, Verizon has a nationwide Cat M network with voice capabilities. For larger IoT solutions, the telecom giant has Cat 1 network as a suitable choice; and for extra-large data needs, it has the trusted LTE network in the industry.