IoT Communication - Multiple Ways to Connect Devices from Field

Abstract

In my thesis I write about IoT devices and connectivity options. I am investigating and comparing some of the most common IoT connectivity technologies. The background and my purpose is to learn about IoT. How IoT devices work, how they are connected to the internet and what can be done with the data. I will also examine and compare different connectivity providers for IoT devices. My research questions are as follows; what is IoT and how does it work? Which are the most common ways of connecting with IoT devices? What are IoT devices and what do they measure? What can be done with device data? What pros and cons do the different communication methods have? How to choose the best alternative for a new project? The three most common communication methods I will be looking at are LoRa, Sigfox and Narrowband IoT. My result and conclusion is that there are many IoT devices and services to choose from. There is no overall best way that will stand out. Everything depends on the use case. IoT is beneficial for all kinds of projects, both on private and enterprise level. It is a fast developing and growing technology.