EDGE/GPRS support for MAX-BR1 LTE models

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Hello,

Most of the tender specification especially for IoT projects require LTE modems should support EDGE/GPRS connections. Because connection stability and continuity are important more than high bandwidth or speed for IoT projects. Is it possible to produce a new model has a proper cellular module?

Thanks,

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Hello @aytan34,
Most countries around the world are in the process of (if not already done) decommissioning GPRS (2G).
So an important questions is which countries are your tenders for? You may find that with the tenders if you submit questions on the specific reasons and present supporting documentation from the local carriers showing the decommissioning schedules for GPRS (2G) then you will find the Pepwave MAX routers with the current chip sets are fine as they do most 3G 7 4G networks around the world. A lot of people who write tenders do not actually understand what they are writing and asking for, so write to them as ask more on the why then submit with your tender application supporting documentation, LTE can very successfully do low bandwidth applications also, it is not just for high bandwidth.

In Australia the GPRS (2G) networks have all but faded away (only a few private small scale systems still use it). Telstra, one of the three major mobile/cellular providers in Australia has already announced they will commence decommissioning their 3G network from 2020 and converting the radio spectrum space to future technologies (either LTE or the yet to be ratified 5G standard).

You could ask to have a special Pepwave MAX version made with your required older generation chip set though we would expect there would be conditions from Peplink on that such as minimum quantities.
Happy to Help,
Marcus :slight_smile:

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Hi Marcus,

Thanks for your answer.

Actually, maybe my LTE knowledge is not enough good. I know LTE is for high bandwidth and high-speed applications. When the signal level is not good, the device should switch to 3G, EDGE or GPRS. That’s Why I asked EDGE, GPRS support for MAX LTE models.
I need the answer for, I assume ISP able to provide LTE in our citywide. Can LTE provide low data-rate connection for example, LTE cat 0 instead of 3G, EDGE or GPRS for places with low signal level?

I searched on the web and LTE also provide low data-rate applications with Category 0. I will investigate is LTE cat.0 being provided in my country (Turkey).

Thanks,