LTE-M

Cellular IoT connectivity providing wide-area coverage without gateways, hubs, or WiFi dependencies.

Overview

LTE-M (LTE Cat-M1) is a low-power cellular technology designed for IoT devices that need reliable connectivity anywhere with cellular coverage. It provides direct carrier connectivity without local infrastructure, supporting mobility and remote deployments where WiFi and LoRa can't reach.

Why This Technology Matters

LTE-M eliminates dependency on local networks—devices work anywhere there's cellular coverage without user WiFi setup or gateway installation. It's the only practical option for mobile assets, remote locations, and products that must "just work" out of the box nationwide.

Why You Need It

If your product needs to work across wide geographic areas, track mobile assets, or operate in locations without existing network infrastructure, LTE-M provides the coverage and simplicity required. It's essential for logistics tracking, fleet management, and remote monitoring where WiFi or LoRa coverage isn't available.

Our Expertise

Hardware Integration

LTE-M module selection (Quectel, u-blox, Nordic, Telit), antenna design, and carrier certification

Firmware Development

Modem control, power management, and PSM/eDRX optimization for battery life

Carrier Certification

PTCRB, carrier-specific testing, and SIM/eSIM management

Power Optimization

Deep sleep strategies, transmission scheduling, and multi-year battery operation

Use Cases

Asset Tracking

Fleet vehicles, shipping containers, high-value equipment

Remote Monitoring

Agricultural sensors, environmental monitors, infrastructure telemetry

Wearables

GPS watches, personal safety devices, pet trackers

Utilities

Smart meters in locations without LoRa or fixed network coverage

Mobile Equipment

Construction machinery, rental equipment, portable medical devices

Tools & Ecosystem

Hardware

Quectel BG96/BG95, u-blox SARA-R4, Nordic nRF9160, Telit ME310

Carriers

Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile LTE-M networks

SIM Management

Traditional SIM, eSIM, and multi-carrier MVNO options

Cloud

Integration with device management platforms, AWS IoT, Azure IoT

Development

Carrier certification labs, network emulators, field testing tools

Binho's LTE-M Implementation Services

We integrate LTE-M cellular connectivity into products requiring wide-area coverage without local infrastructure. From hardware design through carrier certification, we deliver cellular IoT solutions optimized for your coverage, power, and cost requirements.

What we deliver:

LTE-M hardware design and module integration
Firmware development with power-optimized modem control
Antenna design for reliable cellular performance
Carrier certification (PTCRB, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile)
SIM/eSIM strategy and carrier relationship management
Production test procedures and manufacturing documentation

Ready to Build with LTE-M?

Let's discuss how LTE-M can provide wide-area cellular connectivity for your product.