LTE‑M Cat‑M1 Live Test: Verizon Coverage Confirmed Across the U.S.
Over the past six months, our collaboration with Verizon and Sequans has successfully brought LTE Cat‑M1 systems online. Today we share the results of daily drive tests that confirm flawless network and chip performance across the United States.
Test Summary
- Battery‑powered LTE‑M + GPS device (Sequans chipset)
- GPS receiver takes a fix every 60 seconds
- Coordinates transmitted via LTE Cat‑M1 to Verizon, then forwarded to Link Labs Conductor
- Device driven 60 miles across Maryland
Setup


We then set out on a 60‑mile drive from Frederick to Annapolis, Maryland, covering both interstate and rural roads.
GPS Data – Overview
Trip distance: 60 miles

GPS Data – Accuracy While in Motion

LTE‑M Received Signal
- LTE‑M Received Signal Reference Power (RSRP) measures signal strength from a specific sector, excluding noise and interference from other sectors.
- Minimum sensitivity for RSRP = –120 dBm
- Learn more: RSRP & RSRQ measurement in LTE

These results demonstrate that LTE Cat‑M1 is live across the U.S. on the Verizon network, dispelling any remaining doubts.
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