Use these Tips to Determine Reach of Mobile Networks | Where Mobile IoT Device Can Connect

7 billion devices and counting the Internet of Things (IoT) is everywhere! In this video learn how to be sure that your device can connect to a local mobile network wherever you are in the world.

Resources

- Global Cellmapper Coverage Checker using Real Life Data -

- Worldwide Coverage Maps (Third Party) -

- Australian Coverage Maps -

- Some Spectrum Regulators around the World (each country has its own) -

- Great Website for IoT and Mobile Phone Datasheets -

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0:00 Intro
0:13 Workflow
0:31 Introduce Pycom GPy
0:44 Technology Overview
1:21 Finding Specs on Pycom GPy
2:11 CellMapper
3:11 Coverage Maps
3:51 NPerf
4:10 Outro

[beauson]

This is like all the info I've been wanting to look into all in one video. Thanks a bunch 😁

[TorchHacker]

Are mobile modules becoming more affordable for tinkering? You can find cheap 4G WiFi hotspots over on ozbargain for $5 to $10 (need to check which bands are supported).