Verizon has launched what it says is the first U.S. nationwide commercial 4G LTE Category M1 (or Cat M1 ) network supporting machine-to-machine and internet of thing applications.
The network, covering which 2.4 million square miles, is built to support low-bandwidth use cases. So Verizon created data plans featuring low-rate, multi-year pricing, offering plans costing as little as $2 per month, per device.
Today, Verizon offers certified chipsets, modules and devices for Cat M1 from Sequans, Telit, Qualcomm Technologies, Encore Networks, Link Labs, and NimbeLink.
Verizon also supports ThingSpace, a global, web-based IoT platform that enables developers and customers to create new IoT solutions and manage their IoT environments end-to-end from the device to the application level, in 175 countries. ThingSpace is used by 14,000 developers today.
When Cat M1 LTE chipsets that are pre-loaded with the Verizon ThingSpace client are deployed, a turnkey experience is possible. Use of the ThingSpace client on a connected washing machine would allow the machine to securely and seamlessly connect to the 4GLTE network and communicate with the consumer or manufacturer regarding chore status and diagnostic information.
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