AT&T Says Improved IoT Network Available Nationwide

AT&T said it completed deployment nationwide of an improved IoT network, called LTE-M for LTE Cat M. “The LTE-M network is now live across the U.S. on our nationwide 4G LTE network, following software upgrades,” said a Thursday blog post. “Our LTE-M deployment marks another step forward on our path to 5G and massive IoT.” AT&T said it plans to deploy LTE-M across Mexico by the end of the year. It offered a new suite of rate plans with LTE-M, starting at $1.50 per month per device. LTE-M offers longer battery life, up to 10 years, and improved coverage underground and inside buildings, compared with the technology it’s replacing, the carrier said. The modules are also comparatively small.