LPWAN
LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network) is a wireless communication technology designed for long-range, low-power, and low-data-rate applications, primarily used in Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. It enables devices to transmit small amounts of data over distances of several kilometers while operating on battery power for years, making it ideal for remote sensors, smart meters, and asset tracking. LPWAN technologies operate in unlicensed or licensed radio frequency bands, offering cost-effective connectivity for massive IoT networks.
Developers should learn LPWAN when building IoT solutions that require long battery life, wide coverage, and low-cost connectivity, such as in smart agriculture, environmental monitoring, or industrial automation. It is particularly useful for applications where devices are deployed in remote or hard-to-reach locations and need to send infrequent, small data packets, as it minimizes power consumption and infrastructure costs compared to traditional cellular or Wi-Fi networks.