The 3GPP-based global cellular networks are connecting things-to-things and things-to-persons across borders. Many industries are experiencing the benefits of cellular IoT, for example in the consumer electronics, automotive, railway, mining, utilities, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and transportation sectors. There are over 1 billion cellular IoT connections today in 2020, and Ericsson forecasts around 5 billion connections by 2025.[1] With 5G in the market, almost every industry is exploring the potential of cellular connectivity for fundamentally transforming businesses. In some regions, governments are encouraging adoption of IoT via direct and indirect incentives to promote sustainability, innovation and growth.
