5G RedCap (Reduced Capability), also known as NR-Light, is a streamlined 5G New Radio profile designed to deliver moderate throughput, lower power consumption, and reduced hardware complexity for mid-tier IoT devices. This article explains how RedCap reduces RF and protocol complexity to lower module cost and extend battery life while preserving key 5G capabilities such […]
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Teltonika Calyx 4G and 5G RedCap HAT+ A New Path to Cellular Raspberry Pi IoT
Teltonika Calyx Brings 4G, 5G, and 5G RedCap to Raspberry Pi Builders If you work with Raspberry Pi or other single board computers, you have probably used USB dongles, external routers, or homegrown carrier boards to bring cellular connectivity into your projects. That works, but it is not always pretty, repeatable, or industrial. Teltonika is […]
AT&T Switches On Nationwide 5G RedCap — What This Means for IoT
AT&T just crossed an important milestone in U.S. wireless history by turning on nationwide 5G Reduced Capability (5G RedCap) service that now covers more than 200 million people. The move bolsters AT&T’s long-running leadership in Internet-of-Things (IoT) connectivity and gives developers a power-efficient, lower-cost pathway to 5G devices and services. AT&T’s RedCap Launch at a Glance […]

