High-speed connectivity for IoT applications earns Global Telecom Sprint’s certification for IoT module
Ivo Rook: Access to the Sprint network.
Irvine, California-based Global Telecom has received certification for its Cat 12/15 module on Sprint Curiosity IoT. This is said to be the first fully virtualised and distributed core network dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT).
The GTC-7243A is an embedded LTE (Long Term Evolution) module that can enable a diverse range of IoT applications, with high-speed connectivity to support use-cases like artificial intelligence, robotics, edge computing and autonomous vehicles.
Global Telecom engineers hardware, software and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that enable a reliable and secure Internet of Things. Since 2010, Global Telecom’s IoT solutions have been deployed across diverse industries, including automotive, education, healthcare, retail and smart homes.
Having this module Sprint-certified enables both Sprint customers and developers to use the Cat 12/15 module in a variety of ways on Curiosity, as well as enabling solutions such as Omni – Sprint’s intelligent office solution for small and mid-sized businesses. Because of the standard PCIe USB interface, the newly certified GTC-7243A allows Sprint IoT customers to realise significant reduction in time to market and near instant 4G communication capability for high-bandwidth, low-latency IoT solutions.
“Sprint has long-standing history with Global Telecom and we are proud to expand that relationship,” says Ivo Rook, senior vice president of IoT and product development for Sprint. “We’re excited to certify yet another high-quality product for customers to gain access to the reliability and coverage of the Sprint network.”
The GTC-7243A module enables fast, reliable and secure communication in devices used for fleet management, point of sale, robotics, smart cities, supply chain management, traffic control and more.
“It’s a proud moment as we reach another milestone in supporting Sprint’s vision for the Internet of Things,” said Global Telecom’s chief executive officer, Ahmad Malkawi. “Our Cat 12/15 module is designed for the next generation of IoT devices, with host-less, blockchain technology adding layers of security that far exceed industry standards.”
Key features of the GTC-7243A module:
- Advanced 4G capabilities with 8R4T design (3GPP Release 13 compliant);
- Multi-band and multi-mode (FDD & TDD) support;
- 8×4 MIMO technology for superior 4G performance;
- Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 support;
- Advanced built-in router software & host-less router operation support;
- Advanced management support.
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