What Radio Spectrum Does IoT Use?

The type of radio spectrum depends on the required range, data transfer rate, energy consumption, and price. They include cellular networks. Many of the carriers enable dedicated LPWA optimized for IoT devices. They work on licensed frequencies, such as LTE Cat-M1 or NB-IoT. ISM band enables short-range communication between devices utilized by Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Zigbee protocols. Additional unlicensed bands like LoRaWAN offer extended range for certain applications, especially in rural or remote areas. 

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