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Developing a Cellular IoT/M2M

Solution in Australia

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Australian Cellular Networks & Frequencies

Australian 2G Sunset

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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA

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Discussion Points:

Selecting the Right Hardware – Build or Buy?

Transmission Protocols & Addressing

SIM & Data Plan Management

Contacts

Australian Cellular Networks

& Frequencies

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Australian Cellular Networks & Frequencies

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2G – 900 MHz3G – 850/2100 MHzLTE – B1 (2100 MHz) B3 (1800 MHz)*B7 (2600 MHz)B8 (900 MHz)B28 (700 MHz)*

2G – 900 MHz3G – 900/2100 MHzLTE – B1 (2100 MHz) B3 (1800 MHz)*B7 (2600 MHz)B8 (900 MHz)B28 (700 MHz)*B40 (2300 MHz)

2G – 900 MHz3G – 900/2100 MHzLTE – B3 (1800 MHz)* B5 (850 MHz)*B8 (900 MHz)

Australian 2G Sunset

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Australian 2G Sunset2

2G – 900 MHz

End of Life December 1st 2016

2G – 900 MHz

End of Life April 1st 2017

2G – 900 MHz

End of Life ???



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Australian 2G Sunset2

Considerations for Developers & Solution Providers

Existing 2G Fleet• SIM Swap• Hardware Swap• Bypass 2G module

Upgrade Paths• 2G -> 3G• 2G -> 3G/LTE• 2G -> LTE only

Who Can Help?• OEM• Distributors• Design Houses• Network Operators

Old Hardware• Recycle• Refurbish• Re-Sell

Emerging Networks

- LTE & LPWA

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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA3What is LPWA? (Low Power Wide Area)

Requirements:• Low data rates• Latency tolerant

Permits:• High coverage• Low complexity/cost• Low power

Cellular (2G, 3G, 4G)

Wifi

BluetoothZigbee

LPWAWWAN(>1000)City &

Nationwide

WLAN(100)

Local Area Networks

WHAN(10)

WPAN(1)

0,01 1 10 100

WWAN(>10km)



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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA3

What is LTE-M (M1) & NB-IoT (M2)?LTE-M1 (CAT M) definition:• Power save

• eDRX - Extended DRX (Sleep)• Power Saving Mode• Small data optimizations

• eMTC - Enhanced Machine Type Communication• Lower complexity – “CAT-M1”

• Single receiver• Half Duplex FDD• 1.08 MHz bandwidth• Lower power PA (20 and 23 dBm option

• Coverage enhancement• Older 3GPP features (+voice)

LTE M2 (NB-IOT) definition:• NB-IOT work item• Primarily based on LTE and LTE-M1• Similar power saving Modes as LTE-M1• NB-IOT now called “CAT-M2”

• Single receiver• Half Duplex FDD• 180kHz MHz bandwidth• Low power PA – TBD• Single Tone UL mode



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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA3Roadmap for LTE & LPWA

LTE 2016 -> 2017– LTE Cat 1 and Cat 0 available in networks– Some module vendors have announced products to be available late 2016– Will it be better to wait for LTE Cat M1/M2 in 2017?

LTE 2017 -> 2018– LTE Cat M1 (aka Cat M) – LTE Cat M2 (aka Cat NB-IOT)– Qualcomm planning one chipset supporting M1 and M2 (version controlled by software)– Module costs likely to start around $20-30 and drop (versus oft quoted chip costs of $5

or less)



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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA3

2015 2016 2017 2018

LTE Cat.3100Mbps

2019 2020 2021 2022

5GPhase 1

5GPhase 2

New Networks

LTE Cat.110Mbps

LTE-M1375kbps

LTE-M260kbps

RPMA – Ingenu UNB - Sigfox

LoRa - Semtech

Where are we going?



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Emerging Networks – LTE & LPWA3New LPWA Operators

Sigfox• Local Operator with License• Building Out Network• Plans as low as $2-3 p.a

LoRaWAN• Network could be used

by cellular operators and connected to their core

• Can be built as a private network or create new operators

Ingenu • Random Phase Multiple

Access (RPM) Formerly known as On-Ramp

• Planning national network

Selecting the Right

Hardware – Build or Buy?

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4Hardware Selection Consideration

Pros• Complete Control• Cheaper at VolumeCons• High Initial Investment• Complex• Cost to Maintain

Pros• Software Control• OEM Support• Cost EffectiveCons• Risk of End of Life• Minimal Hardware Input

Pros• No Development Time• Minimal Technical Skill• Lowest Capital OutlayCons• Minimal Control• Risk of End of Life

Develop from Board Level Finished Hardware Complete Solution



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4Hardware Selection Consideration

Technical Considerations• Where is the device going? - Rugged, IP Rating, SAR Testing, Global Footprint• Included Technologies – Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, WiFi, Satellite, etc• Can you access, update or restart the device remotely?• How well does it integrate into your existing systems or your customers systems?

Commercial Considerations• Redundancy – Can you afford any downtime? If not, how can you manage this?• Operating Costs – How much does it cost to install, maintain and repair?• Upgrade Paths – Cheaper device now and upgrade later or future proof today?• Competition/Collaboration – Is someone doing this today? Can you collaborate?

Transmission Protocols & Addressing

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Transmission Protocols & Addressing5

TCP vs UDP

Pros• High Reliability of Delivery• Packets are Ordered• Error Checking and Recovery• Two Way CommunicationCons• More Data Overheads• Requires Handshake• Less efficient for small data

transfers

TCP(Transmission Control Protocol)

Pros• Fast Delivery• Less Data Overhead• Error Logging• No HandshakingCons• Unreliable Delivery• No Packet Ordering• No Recovery Option

UDP(User Datagram Protocol)



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Public Internet Access via NAT with dynamic private addressing

Pros• Easy to Aquire• No Set-Up Costs• No Additional Monthly Fees• Typically the same worldwide

Cons• No Fixed Addressing• Data out over public internet• Need server or application layer

for two-way communication



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Public Internet Access with dynamic public IP

Pros• No Set-Up Costs• Low/No Monthly Fees• Addressable IP

Cons• No Fixed Address - DynDNS• Not universally available• Uncertain Future• Risk of DDoS or Packet Sniffing

Activity causing data spikes



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Private Static IP Addressing

Pros• Secure• Addressable IP that never changes• Direct Access to Devices• Reliability of Delivery - Great for UDP

Cons• Typically higher set-up & monthly costs• Requires additional networking – VPNs, etc• Uniquely managed in most markets



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The future?

M2M One are working on secure wireless connectivity into cloud services like Amazon, Azure & CISCO for IoT

Applications

Come see us at Stand #42 to ask about our pilot program

SIM & Data Plan Management

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Network Operators vs Specialist M2M Providers

Pros• Competitive Pricing at Volume• Low-Risk of Company Folding• Whole of business solutions

(Phones, Tablets, ADSL, etc)

Cons• Low flexibility• Minimal support at low volumes• Typically domestically focused,

minimal roaming options

Network OperatorsPros• Single focus (M2M/IoT)• Flexible at development and small

volume levels• Access to multiple carriers/technologies• Service & Value driven

Cons• Margin on airtime makes high volumes

less competitive• Risk of company folding

Specialist M2M Providers



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Mobile Data is a commodity product -Control & Service are not

Mobile Network Layer

• Provides infrastructure and coverage

• Can be sourced globally• Service level varies by

carrier

Control Layer

• Control over SIM fleet• Greater level of visibility• Platform varies depending

on carrier

Service Layer

• Subject Matter Experts• Dedicated Support• Provide insights and

action based on information from SIM platform



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An example of the value of control & serviceCompany XYZ has set up a system to remotely monitor and deliver advertising content to a billboard using public IP to access the device. They get hit by a random DDoS attack on their IP which causes their device to constantly send data, this pushes them over their limit by 20GB overnight.

They are immediately alerted as soon as they hit their data limit, however they elected not to put a hard cut-off in place and they can’t afford any network downtime. They remotely force the device to restart and fetch a new IP but the usage has already happened.

Traditionally they would have to wait until the end of the month to see their data usage, with real-time visibility they know they are over and can request a plan upgrade mid month to cover additional usage rather than pay excess charges.

With M2M One moving from a 1GB to 25GB plan cost them $120 instead of $1050 in excess data.

Contacts

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Contacts7

M2M/IoT SIM Cards, Data Plans & Custom Networks

M2M/IoT Hardware, Components, Peripherals

& Design ServicesWebsite – www.m2mone.com.auEmail – [email protected] - +61 3 9696 3011 (#2)Twitter - @M2MOneAU

Website – www.m2mconnectivity.com.auEmail – [email protected] Phone - +61 3 9696 3011 (#1)Twitter - @M2MConnectivity

http://www.m2mone.com.au/

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