Network Comparisons

Choosing the right network for your IoT project? These comparisons break down the tradeoffs.

Technology Deep Dives

Bluetooth vs Cellular
Architecture, cost, power, and coverage compared
The True Cost of Cellular IoT
What module prices don’t include
1NCE's $14 Lifetime Plan: When the Math Works and When It Doesn't
Cost analysis and decision framework for 1NCE vs traditional cellular IoT pricing
LoRaWAN Network Server Costs: Self-Hosted vs. Managed
Infrastructure, engineering time, and total cost of ownership analysis to make the right hosting decision
LoRaWAN Scalability Limits: What Happens at 10000 Devices
Why theoretical capacity claims break down in dense deployments and how to plan infrastructure realistically
Private vs Public LoRaWAN: The Hidden Tradeoffs
Cost, control, and coverage realities that vendor materials won’t tell you
The LoRaWAN Downlink Problem Nobody Talks About
Why duty cycle limits and Class A architecture make two-way communication unreliable at scale
Why Your LoRa Range Tests Don't Match Production
How timing bias, interference, and ideal test conditions create false confidence in LoRa deployments
LoRaWAN vs Bluetooth for Asset Tracking
When private networks actually make sense vs smartphone ubiquity
Why Container Tracking Dies 12 Miles Offshore
The physics of maritime connectivity and how to evaluate tracking solutions
The Real Cost of Blind Spots in Ocean Freight Visibility
Hidden costs of poor container tracking: labor, detention fees, and inventory buffers
Amazon Sidewalk for Asset Tracking: Why 900MHz Falls Short at Sea
Why free mesh networks can’t solve maritime tracking needs
Can You Use Starlink for IoT? What $5 Standby Mode Actually Gets You
Power consumption and speed limits vs purpose-built satellite IoT solutions

Platform Comparisons

Migration Planning