The IoT Glossary:
Smart Connectivity, Simply Explained

You don’t have to be a software engineer to understand the Internet of Things. Below you’ll find simple, non-technical explanations of key IoT concepts you need to know.

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What Is an SMSC? Short Message Service Center

22.12.2020 When a device sends an SMS message, it goes to the SMSC first, and then the SMSC forwards it to the intended recipient. If the recipient is unavailable (usually meaning the device is off or doesn’t have service), then the SMSC will store the message until either the device becomes available again or the SMS expires.

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What Is Over-the-Air? OTA Provisioning Explained

22.12.2020 – Connectivity

OTA provisioning refers more specifically to the process of updating or modifying something wirelessly. In cellular IoT, this most often refers to updating firmware and managing SIM cards.

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What Is an MNO (Mobile Network Operator)?

10.12.2020 – Connectivity

More than 20 Mobile Network Operators have more than 100 million subscribers. China Mobile, the largest MNO in the world, has nearly 1 billion subscribers.

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LPWAN Explained: Low Power Wide Area Networks

10.12.2020 – Connectivity

There are several kinds of LPWANs, but they all share some general characteristics, and they’re ideally suited for IoT applications. The type of LPWAN you choose determines the radio frequency (RF) bands, data rate, and cost structure your device uses.

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What Is a Connectivity Management Platform (CMP)?

10.12.2020 – Connectivity

From a CMP dashboard, IoT manufacturers can do things like: Order SIMs and manage SIM contracts Control and monitor your available networks Define and regulate your devices’ data consumption Enable support teams to troubleshoot connectivity issues Change rate plan profiles

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