DALLAS, Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra
Wireless and AT&T* will pilot next generation LTE-M1
network technologies this fall. The pilot will spur LTE network
connections for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
The Sierra Wireless LTE-M module will support the AT&T pilot
with several technology leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area in November.
LTE-M technology works specifically with IoT devices such as
smart meters, mHealth and wearables. AT&T plans to make the
technology commercially available in 2017.
LTE-M technology benefits IoT:
- Lower costs for gateway modules to the LTE network
- Longer battery life; 10+ years for enabled IoT devices
- Better LTE coverage underground and in building areas that
challenge existing coverage
"Our work with Sierra Wireless will help drive the benefits of
LTE-M to a broad range of businesses and industries," said
Chris Penrose, senior vice
president, Internet of Things Solutions, AT&T. "Our customers
that use industrial, Smart Cities and wearable solutions are eager
to tap into these new tools."
"Millions of new IoT devices and services require low-power,
low-cost cellular connectivity, which Low Power Wide Area
technologies like LTE-M are designed to deliver," said Dan Schieler, SVP, OEM Solutions, Sierra
Wireless. "This pilot will show how LTE-M will connect a new
generation of IoT applications."
Sierra Wireless AirPrime® LTE-M modules, part of the
industry-leading HL Series, are expected to be commercially
available in the first half of 2017. The HL Series uses the CF3™
form factor which is footprint-compatible across product lines and
network technologies. And it's fully interchangeable with current
and future modules, according to Sierra Wireless.
For more information about AT&T IoT services and support, go
to www.att.com/iot.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR)
(TSX: SW) is building the Internet of Things with intelligent
wireless solutions that empower organizations to innovate in the
connected world. We offer the industry's most comprehensive
portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded modules and gateways,
seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity
services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our innovative
solutions to get their connected products and services to market
faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1,000 employees globally and
operates R&D centers in North
America, Europe and
Asia. For more information, visit
www.sierrawireless.com.
Connect with Sierra Wireless on the IoT Blog at
http://www.sierrawireless.com/iot-blog, on Twitter at
@SierraWireless, on LinkedIn at
http://www.linkedin.com/company/sierra-wireless and YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/SierraWireless.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions
around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high
speed internet and voice services. We're the world's largest
provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin
American countries. We offer the best global coverage of any U.S.
wireless provider.* And we help businesses worldwide serve their
customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud
solutions.
Additional information about AT&T products and services is
available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at
@ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/att.
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their respective owners.
*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and
data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable
smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based
carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in
all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted
in some countries.
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