Don't Rush to Choose Wi-Fi: How Do You Select IoT Communication Technology? Which Sites Suit LoRa, NB-IoT and 4G?
When many people adopt IoT, their first thought is "should this device use Wi-Fi or 4G?" But the real question is not which communication technology is better, but which one best suits 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 needs.
This article provides a complete analysis of the four most common IoT communication methods — Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT and 4G — comparing their pros and cons, suitable sites, cost, power requirements and deployment methods. Drawing on YenProtek's hands-on experience in Taiwan, it explains why Taiwan's small and scattered fields and fish ponds mostly rely on NB-IoT, while LoRa is better suited to large, flat, unobstructed wide-area sites... Read More