Wireless IoT Network Protocols: LTE-M: It is part of the 1.4MHz block. LTE-M is more energy efficient because of its extended discontinuous repetition cycle ( eDRX ), which means the endpoint can communicate with the tower or the network on how often it will wake up to listen for the downlink. This can be anywhere from 10s to 40 minutes or more. While LTE-M1 allows you to go up to really high data rates, you can also benefit from new architectures like LTE eDRX and PSM , which can help you benefit from the same power budget that NB-IoT or SigFox benefit from. NB-IoT: Works on a 200kHz band (Standalone - unused GSM band or otherwise; LTE Gaurd Band, LTE In Band). It has 20dB better coverage than LTE ( 164dB Max Coupling Loss ), Low cost (<$5), Long Battery Life (> 10 years); bi-directional data rates of 300bps to 200kbps for small bursts of packet delivery. SigFox: Works in ISM bands (Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) radio bands) - which in the US