05.16.2019
How To: Survive Cellular Carrier Network Shutdowns
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2G and 3G cellular connectivity are at the heart of many IoT devices that businesses and consumers rely on each day. However, North American carriers are expected to continue shutting down their 2G and 3G networks, forcing organizations to find new connectivity options for their IoT devices. The carrier network shutdown trend began at the end of 2016 when AT&T eliminated its 2G network, impacting an estimated 10-12 million active 2G connections. Since then, many other major carriers have followed suit and are expected to sunset their 2G and even 3G networks, with some shutdowns happening as soon as 2019.
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In 2015, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued the electronic logging device (ELD) rule — also known as the ELD mandate. It stipulates that by December 2017, those with a commercial driver’s license will be required to keep a...
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