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Questions tagged [mobile-data]

For questions where a mobile (or cellular) data connection is used as part of the network connectivity. Only use the tag when the question relates to aspects of the data connection.

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Intercepting web traffic going over cellular network

If you can plug a device into the wall, or use it in Wi-Fi, it's easy to see the traffic with software like WireShark. But it seems more tricky to do it with a device that uses LTE/3G or other cellular networks to communicate. If I'm worried about a…
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What to choose: 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE Cat-M

For a project I'm working on we are orienting on the available mobile data connections. Because the current cellular connections are in a transition from G to LTE, I'm not sure whats the right desicion. From what I read about the 2G and 3G networks…
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Why don't we have more 3G+ modem options available?

Spiritually similar to the question here Embedded modem options Why is there such an enormous barrier to getting into something like a Snapdragon 410 with onboard LTE? After extensive research, LTE-equipped SoCs are everywhere, yet not available…
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Data connection issues during when working with IoT devices

Following my previous question here, what are solutions to overcome issues with the data connection (i.e. data out off-quota or I'm out of coverage) during the work with my IoT devices. Especially when working tackling critical issues? This is…
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Receiving "ERROR" message from SIM800C module

Most of the commands I send to SIM800C module returns ERROR message to me. For example: If I sent AT+CSQ, it returns an expected response. One of the basics commands that doesn't worked for me is the AT+CPIN? PIN checking command. In the datasheet,…
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Embedded modem options

I would like to embed a simple mobile modem in my laboratory device. The capability is not really important - I want to be able to send small amounts of data and have no hard requirements on transfer speed or latency. That means that slow data is…
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3G SIM5320 support for MQTT

Looking for feedback from others who have been using the SIM53xx series modules for IoT solutions over the 3G network. I have an MQTT broker on the internet to collect data for a fleet tracking system being developed. There is a lot of information…
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UK m590e, Use GSM,GSM compact or UTRAN? (AT+COPS)

I am based in the UK. I am using an M590e module for a remote weather station. Which parameter should I use for the AT+COPS command? GSM, GSM compact or UTRAN? Which are available in the UK? Which ones will give me TCP/IP ("The internet")? Which…
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Will using a GCF/PTCRB certified module in my design risk the device getting blocked by Network Operators?

I want to design an IoT device with cellular connectivity. It requires ~50MB upload per day at most, but with live high-frequency monitoring. I think a HSPA network will suffice. I would like for it to also be cheap (Less than $100 with global…
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Carrier Specific Processes details

I'm looking at creating my own IoT module and want to understand the various certification processes. I've read this: Will using a GCF/PTCRB certified module in my design risk the device getting blocked by Network Operators? That post does not…
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How do I check whether a LTE network supports CAT M1?

LTE CAT M1 is a low power communication channel for LTE networks designed for IoT use. How do I check whether a network supports it or not? Carriers' help desk does not know anything about CAT M1. That is understandable because most users don't need…
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Mobile network on Android Things SoM?

I want to build an Android Things device that can report its location via mobile network (4G LTE, LTE-M if possible, 3G & 2G). How can I plug such a mobile modem and connect it properly down to the Android Things OS? Which Android Things boards are…
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How does APN affect cellular connectivity?

We had recently deployed a few Cellular IoT devices on the field, using SIMs from a certain provider (Airtel India). They had provided us with an APN, but we chose not to program our device with the APN, as it was working even without it. Further,…
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How will network bootstrapping work for headless embedded-SIM IoT devices?

Is there something akin to the Wi-Fi Alliance DPP (Device Provisioning Protocol) in the world of embedded SIM?1 If so, it would be really nice to get an outline of how it would work at a high level. The use case I have in mind is soft/embedded SIM…
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How can I transmit this information from my device using the least data possible?

I have got a Raspberry Pi setup to transmit things over socket from my project. It currently does this over cellular data on a pay as you go plan, so I would like to optimise it. All that needs to transmitted is three numbers, currently in the…
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