Is 5G and IoT same?

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rising as the number of connected devices is set to increase from 700 million to 3.2 billion by 2023. While there are a number of factors contributing to this rise, one of the most important will be the development of 5G networks.

5G and IoT: The Possibilities 5G is important to the Internet of Things because of the need for a faster network with higher capacity that can serve connectivity needs . The 5G spectrum expands the frequencies on which digital cellular technologies will transfer data.

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.