Ericsson NB-IoT

A: 5G is the 5th generation mobile network . It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.

Is NB-IoT a 5G technology? Yes! Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) fits into the mMTC flavour of 5G technology . It is a fast-growing 3GPP cellular technology standard introduced in Release 13 that addresses the LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) requirements of the IoT.

In cities, 5G will enable enhanced traffic manage- ment by supporting a massive number of IoT connections to traffic lights, cameras and traffic sensors . Smart meters – supported by 5G low cost IoT sensors and connections – will monitor energy usage and help reduce consumption.