CAT-M1 vs NB-IoT | Internet of Things Narrowband Network Showdown!

Here are the two main IoT (Internet of Things) Networks. Who will come out on top? (Spoilers! It all depends on the application)
The full guide - https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/4g-iot-comparison.html

Mobile Networks - Where Can My IoT Device Connect? - https://core-electronics.com.au/tutorials/iot-device-and-mobile-network.html

Resources


- GSMA IoT Commercial Locations
https://www.gsma.com/iot/mobile-iot-commercial-launches/

-Telstra Q&A Transcript
https://www.m2mone.com.au/download/cat-m1-v-nb-iot-qa-transcript/

- Global Cellmapper Coverage Checker using Real Life Data -
https://www.cellmapper.net/

- Worldwide Coverage Maps (Third Party) -
https://www.nperf.com/

- Australian Coverage Maps -
https://www.telstra.com.au/business-enterprise/about-enterprise/our-network/iot-coverage-map
https://www.vodafone.com.au/network/coverage-checker
https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our-coverage
https://www.optus.com.au/about/network/coverage

- Some Spectrum Regulators around the World (each country has its own) -
https://www.acma.gov.au/
https://www.caa.co.uk/

- Great Website for IoT and Mobile Phone Datasheets -
https://www.gsmarena.com/


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0:00 Introduction
0:17 Overview
1:21 Will My IoT product work here?
1:33 GSMA Website
1:48 In Simple Terms
2:07 Worth Knowing!
2:14 Applications
2:51 Table and Comparison Time
5:40 Deep Dive Information
6:03 Which One to Choose
7:12 Outro