Cellular Connectivity
Course Overview
Many Agtech devices rely on mobile networks to send data from the paddock to your phone or computer. Choosing the right connectivity option can make the difference between a system that works reliably and one that doesn't.
In this course, Agtech Specialist Sarah Groat explores how cellular connectivity supports remote monitoring and communication on farm. You'll learn how technologies such as 4G, 5G, NB-IoT and Cat-M1 are used to connect sensors, monitoring systems and other Agtech devices, and how to match connectivity options to your farm's needs.
Using real-world examples, the course provides guidance on selecting, installing and managing cellular connectivity, including options for farms with limited mobile coverage.
Why complete this course
- Learn how mobile networks connect farm devices
- Understand the difference between 4G, 5G and low‑power networks
- Match connectivity options to different devices and data needs
- Identify what affects mobile coverage and performance on your farm
- Learn how to improve connectivity through setup and placement
Who should complete this course?
This course is suitable for farmers, farm managers and agricultural businesses looking to better understand mobile connectivity options and how they can support Agtech devices, remote monitoring and farm operations. Sign up to Agtech Academy.
What you will learn
- What cellular connectivity is and how it works on farms
- The difference between 4G, 5G, NB‑IoT and Cat‑M1
- How to match connectivity to your device type and data needs
- How coverage, bandwidth, power consumption and data usage affect performance
- How to check what coverage is available on your farm
- Practical ways to improve connectivity with antennas, placement and setup
- Typical costs, including subscriptions, SIM cards and data plans
- How to assess suppliers and select devices that meet your current and future needs
- Examples of cellular connectivity supporting water monitoring, weather stations and asset tracking
- Common challenges like network outages, weather impacts, device damage and how to manage them
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