eMTC
eMTC, short for Enhanced Machine-Type Communications, is a low-power wide-area technology designed for the Internet of Things that runs on licensed LTE networks. It is commonly marketed as LTE-M or Cat M1 and is intended to provide a middle ground between very low data-rate IoT technologies and full LTE connectivity. eMTC targets devices that require modest data throughput, extended range, and longer battery life, while still supporting mobility and easier integration with existing cellular infrastructure.
Technical characteristics of eMTC include operation within an LTE carrier using a channel bandwidth of 1.4
Power efficiency is a key design feature, with mechanisms such as Power Saving Mode (PSM) and extended
In practice, eMTC competes with NB-IoT as part of the 3GPP’s IoT framework. NB-IoT emphasizes ultra-long battery