EC GSM IoT: Extend Legacy GSM Networks for Modern IoT

Enhance security, tracking, and automation with advanced embedded identification systems built for today’s connected industries.

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Overview

Many businesses rely on existing GSM networks for wide-area coverage and cost-effective connectivity. The EC GSM IoT Legacy GSM Extension is designed to enhance and modernize these legacy GSM networks for efficient IoT and machine communication. This extension delivers extended coverage, low power consumption, and massive IoT device support—making it an ideal solution for businesses that want to get more out of their existing infrastructure while expanding smart capabilities. With growing IoT needs across North America, B2B companies trust EC GSM IoT to support applications like smart metering, asset tracking, and industrial monitoring without costly network overhauls. LPWANTech helps organizations modernize legacy systems through research-driven product innovation, a strict quality process, and expert support. Based in Los Angeles, CA, LPWANTech empowers businesses to unlock scalable IoT with proven, reliable solutions.

In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for EC GSM IoT Legacy GSM Extension, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.

Core Components

Hardware

  • NB-IoT Accessories: Serve as auxiliary components in dual-mode EC GSM/NB-IoT deployments for low-power rural communication.
  • Zigbee Gateways/Hubs: Integrate locally connected devices with EC GSM IoT backhaul in hybrid LPWAN setups.
  • LoRaWAN End Devices: Collaborate with EC GSM gateways for hybrid, cost-effective long-range sensing applications.
  • Wi-Fi HaLow End Devices: Extend indoor-to-outdoor data relay in GSM IoT infrastructures using ultra-low-power nodes.

Software

  • Secure device management applications
  • Firmware updates and network configuration tools
  • Real-time monitoring dashboards
  • APIs for enterprise data integration

Cloud Services

  • Secure data storage for IoT device traffic
  • Remote diagnostics and management
  • Scalable analytics for predictive maintenance
  • API connectivity for custom business workflows

Key Features and Functionalities

  • Improved coverage for remote and rural deployments
  • Extended device battery life through power-saving features
  • Backward compatibility with existing GSM networks
  • Secure encrypted communications
  • High device density support for large IoT fleets
  • Smooth integration with existing carrier infrastructure

Applications

  • Smart metering for utilities and water management
  • Remote asset tracking in agriculture and logistics
  • Industrial equipment monitoring in hard-to-reach sites
  • Smart grid and infrastructure management
  • Environmental monitoring and data collection

Benefits

  • Cost-effective modernization of legacy GSM investments
  • Broad network reach with minimal upgrades
  • Energy-efficient connectivity for battery-powered IoT devices
  • Enhanced security for data transmission
  • Fast deployment with minimal disruption
  • Flexible scaling for future IoT growth

Industries we served

  • Utilities and Smart Energy
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Agriculture and Farming
  • Industrial Operations
  • Smart Cities and Infrastructure
  • Environmental and Resource Management

Integrations and Compatibility

 LPWANTech’s EC GSM IoT solutions are designed to integrate with existing GSM networks and modern cloud services. Our team helps ensure each deployment works with multiple carriers, diverse IoT devices, and a wide range of enterprise systems.

Relevant U.S. & Canadian Industry Standards & Regulations

3GPP Release 13 and above
FCC Part 15
ANSI C12.19
ISED Canada

Case Studies

U.S. Smart Water Utility

 A water utility in Georgia modernized its existing GSM network with LPWANTech’s EC GSM IoT solutions to support smart water meters across rural communities, improving leak detection and usage tracking while lowering maintenance costs.

U.S. Agricultural Asset Monitoring

A farming cooperative in Kansas deployed EC GSM IoT sensors for equipment and livestock tracking on remote farmland, achieving better resource management and higher operational efficiency.

Canadian Environmental Monitoring

 An environmental agency in Alberta implemented EC GSM IoT systems to gather real-time data from remote weather stations and soil sensors, improving climate research accuracy without building new network infrastructure.

Ready to extend your GSM networks with smart IoT?

Contact us today to discover how LPWANTech can help you deploy EC GSM IoT solutions that modernize your legacy systems and drive business growth.

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