LTE-M (CAT-M1) vs NB-IoT (NB-1) eXplained on one slide
LTE-M – Long Term Evolution M achine type communication (Category M1)
NB-IoT – Narrow-Band Internet of Things
M2M – Machine-to-Machine communication
LPWAN – Low-Power Wide Area Network cellular technology
| Specification | LTE-M (CAT-M1) | NB-IoT (NB-1) |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 1.4 MHz | 200 kHz |
| Max Data Rate Speed | 1 Mbps | 100 kbps |
| Throughput (DL/UL) | Down-Link 300 kbps / Up-Load 375 kbps | Down-Link 30 kbps / Up-Load 60 kbps |
| Latency | Milliseconds (Lower) | Seconds (Higher) |
| SMS support | Yes | Limited |
| Range distance | up to 4 times more than standard LTE | up to 7 times more than standard LTE |
| Cell tower handover | Yes | No |