topic Re: LTE-M coverage in Tech Support

LTE-M coverage

Parj — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:33:29 GMT

Hi, we are launching a product using LTE-M and we are finding a lot of areas where there is no coverage. Is there an accurate map that shows where LTE-M is actually available? If we know this at least we can plan for it.

Thanks
Parj

Re: LTE-M coverage

MI5 — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:38:03 GMT

@Parj

Only this O2 Service Status but it's computer generated so not 100% reliable.

Re: LTE-M coverage

jonsie — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:40:18 GMT

I doubt very much that O2 can provide any accurate network map

They claim to have coverage in many areas that it barely exists

In any case you would need to address your query direct with O2 head office in Slough as customer service can't help with this

Re: LTE-M coverage

madasaf1sh — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:53:27 GMT

@Parj

This is the coverage map that shows LTE-M (and other LPWAN's)

https://www.o2.co.uk/business/solutions/iot/lpwan

This is the LTE-M and NB-IOT Status Checker

https://www.o2.co.uk/business/support/network-support/lte-status-checker

It is still rolling out, but the best thing to do is speak to the Enterprise Team...

Re: LTE-M coverage

Enlli — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:58:29 GMT

As EE are only just trialing LTE-M in a few small areas, the probability of O2 being ahead of the curve on this is about zero.

Re: LTE-M coverage

madasaf1sh — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:04:04 GMT

@Enlli

Actually o2 are ahead of the game, as they have some big IOT contracts, which need rich data... So for once, and its hard to believe, o2 are ahead of the game.. even where I live has o2 LTE-M coverage already...

One thing to remember is these are Enterprise contracts in the 7 Figure ranges...