Communication Technology and Cloud Platforms
Do not Rush to Choose Wi-Fi: How to Select IoT Communication Technology? Which Scenarios Suit LoRa, NB-IoT and 4G?
When implementing IoT, many people's first thought is, "Should this device use Wi-Fi or 4G?" But the real question isn't which communication technology is better; it's which one best fits your site. The success of an IoT project is often determined not by device specifications but by whether the communication architecture matches the site's requirements. This article provides a complete breakdown of the four most common IoT communication methods, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT, and 4G, comparing their pros and cons, suitable sites, costs, power requirements, and deployment methods. Drawing on YenProtek's hands-on experience in Taiwan, it explains why NB-IoT is the main choice for Taiwan's small, scattered fields and fish ponds, while LoRa is better suited to large, flat, unobstructed areas…
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