eRedCap is the 3GPP Release 18 standard replacing LTE Cat-1 and Cat-1bis across mass IoT and M2M. These pages cover the specific use cases where eRedCap’s combination of 5G SA access, sub-10 Mbps throughput, single antenna design and power saving features delivers the right capability at the right cost.
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Asset Tracking and Telematics
Vehicle and asset tracking is a primary eRedCap use case. Fleet telematics, trailer tracking, cold chain monitoring and high-value asset location services where eRedCap provides 5G NR access at Cat-1 module cost with improved power efficiency.
Read more ›Building Management Systems
Building Management Systems (BMS) and smart building IoT is a significant eRedCap application. HVAC, energy management, access control, environmental monitoring and building automation where moderate data rate and 5G longevity are the key requirements.
Read more ›EV Charging Infrastructure
EV charging infrastructure is a significant eRedCap application. Charge point connectivity requirements - OCPP protocol communications, energy management, remote diagnostics - are well-suited to eRedCap's data rate and power characteristics.
Read more ›Industrial M2M and SCADA
Industrial M2M and SCADA is a core eRedCap use case. Remote terminal units, telemetry modems and M2M gateways in utilities, energy and infrastructure where low bandwidth, high reliability and long device lifespans are the primary requirements.
Read more ›Point of Sale and Retail
Point-of-sale terminals, vending machines, digital signage and distributed retail IoT are natural eRedCap applications. The combination of adequate throughput, low idle power, 5G network longevity and remote management via 5G SA meets retail connectivity requirements efficiently.
Read more ›Smart Agriculture
Smart agriculture is a natural eRedCap application. Irrigation control, soil and environmental monitoring, livestock tracking and precision farming across large land areas where sub-1W power budgets and reliable cellular connectivity are the enabling constraints.
Read more ›Smart Metering
Smart metering is the largest single use case for eRedCap. Gas, electricity and water meters requiring periodic data uploads, AMI backhaul and remote management. Current LTE Cat-1 meter installations are the primary long-term eRedCap replacement target.
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