Technology Comparison

LoRaWAN vs Cellular IoT

Comparing LoRaWAN with NB-IoT and LTE-M for your IoT connectivity needs.

Feature Comparison

FeatureLoRaWANCellular (NB-IoT/LTE-M)
InfrastructurePrivate or publicCarrier-dependent
RangeUp to 15kmCarrier coverage
Battery Life10+ years5-10 years
Data CostFree (private) / LowMonthly subscription
Device Cost$10-50$15-80
MobilityLimitedFull roaming
Latency1-10 seconds100ms-1s
Coverage FlexibilityDeploy anywhereCarrier limited
Quality of ServiceBest effortGuaranteed
Remote AreasSelf-deployedOften unavailable

Best Use Cases

Choose LoRaWAN When...
  • Fixed asset monitoring
  • Agriculture in remote areas
  • Private campus deployments
  • Utility metering
  • Smart city infrastructure
Choose Cellular When...
  • Mobile asset tracking
  • Fleet management
  • Remote health monitoring
  • Point of sale systems
  • Security systems with SLA

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