TORONTO – Rogers is launching Narrow-Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network technology in Ontario this year in what it calls a “strategic step” in its multi-year technology plan to bring 5G to Canadians.
NB-IoT is ideal for IoT devices that generate and receive small amounts of data, have low power requirements, and/or have a long life cycle, such as stationary asset monitoring, industrial automation, smart meters, and smart city applications. The technology also enables consumer IoT applications such as personal SOS devices and trackers.
The Rogers NB-IoT network will be available in Ontario later this year and deploy additional sites on an ongoing basis.
“This is another first for Rogers in our long history of innovation in IoT,” said Rogers for Business president Dean Prevost, in the news release. “With the launch of NB-IoT, we are complementing our national LTE-M network, providing choice to our customers, and empowering innovation by enabling reliable, low power, low cost, and secure IoT solutions.”
