RV50 on LTE-M network

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Wondering if anyone has connected an RV50, or RV50X to the AT&T LTE-M network. I’ve checked the AT&T IoT device compatibility list and it has the RV50 listed however the AT&T IoT team were unsure if the standard RV50 could connect on the LTE-M network. I know Sierra Wireless makes the RV55 LTE-M device however I have over 50 standard RV50s deployed in the field and would like to change over to the LTE-M network for better pricing and larger coverage without hardware changes. Thanks!

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Hi @erikbachmann

I would like to say that RV50/RV50X is not supported LTE-M. If you want to change over LTE-M, switching to models that support LTE-M is the only way.

Thanks,

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@cherokee Thanks for the response. So no connectivity at all, or simply no LTE-M benefits? I’m not too concerned about the low power, etc.

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Hi @erikbachmann ,

I have figured out that you are not concern about LTE-M features such as low power mode, etc.

Because of lacking of AT&T availability, I run network simulator with LTE-M configuration, then my RV50 registered to LTE-M cell successfully.

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Please note that when standard device connect to LTE-M network, specific service such as Low Power Mode is not available.

Hope this information could help you.

Thanks,

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Thanks for checking, that is very useful information. Out of curiosity what network simulator do you run?

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Hi erikbachmann,

I performed the test with Amarisoft simulator. You can find more information at Amarisoft website.

Thanks,