Test Results: LTE-M Live in US | Blog | Link Labs

We've been working hard in partnership with Verizon and Sequans to bring our LTE Cat-M1 systems online over the last 6 months, and we are now doing daily drive testing to ensure flawless network and chip performance. We thought it would be fun to share some results.

Test Summary

• Battery powered LTE-M + GPS Device (Sequans Chipset)
• GPS Receiver used to acquire fix every 60 seconds
• GPS Coordinates transmitted using LTE Cat-M1 to Verizon to Link Labs Conductor
• Device was driven 60 miles across Maryland

Setup

We then set out on a nice 60 mile long drive from Frederick to Annapolis, Maryland. This route included interstate and rural road routes. 

GPS Data - Overview

Trip distance: 60 miles

GPS Data - Accuracy while in motion

LTE-M Received Signal

• LTE-M Received Signal Reference Power (RSRP) measures signal power from a specific sector while excluding noise and interference from other sectors.
• Minimum sensitivity for RSRP = -120dBm
• Learn more: http://www.laroccasolutions.com/78-rsrp-and-rsrq-measurement-in-lte/

As you can see, despite many doubters, LTE CAT-M1 is live across the US on the Verizon Network. 

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