Excerpt (for LinkedIn / article preview) Choosing between NB-IoT and Cat-M1 (LTE-M) in the US market isn’t a spec-sheet exercise—it’s a lifecycle business decision. The right choice affects battery replacement cycles, OTA firmware strategy, field maintenance costs, coverage risk by region, and whether your product can scale from a low-data pilot to a nationwide deployment. This article breaks down the technical differences that actually move ROI—mobility, payload headroom, la