NR+ 5G Standard

Operates on a dedicated frequency and can cover a range of over 5 kilometers. It may not be the best option for remote and spare locations, but it excels in dense city areas.

Offers an even longer range, but coverage may be limited and get congested in dense areas. It also re- quires special infrastructure to serve underground meters.

Uses unlicensed frequency and there are no recurring subscription fees.

Requires recurring subscription plan for each devices.

Optimized for low data rate applications, such as transmitting meter readings and other small data packets.

Offers higher data transmission rates as it was designed for more data-intensive applications like voice or video.

Highly scalable as it's built for huge deployments. Adding more meters is easy and every new meter adds range.

Can support large numbers of devices but is prone to congestion.

Ultra-reliable and robust. Thanks to its mesh topology and self-healing capabilities. It uses the spectrum efficiently to avoid interference.

May experience network congestion, signal interference, and maintenance issues.