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The 5G IoT Reality Check: RedCap, Cat-1, and Building Devices to Last 10+ Years

  • Date: 14 October, 2026

  • Time: 12:00 – 13:00 CET

    • The webinar session suitable for Americas time zones is available here.
  • You will receive the link to the stream via email after filling out the registration form below.

Are you building connected products for a 5G Standalone world or risking hardware that becomes outdated too fast? Join Telenor IoT experts as we look at the hybrid reality of 5G SA, RedCap, global roaming, and why 4G LTE remains a critical foundation for global IoT operations during the transition to 5G SA.

As smart cities, automotive, manufacturing, utilities, and logistics companies scale their connected fleets, product teams face a major challenge: How do you design a device today that runs reliably through the next 10 years as networks change?

5G Standalone (SA) offers new opportunities, but the market reality is a hybrid landscape. While 5G SA and RedCap module prices are decreasing, international 5G SA roaming is still in its early stages. At the same time, proven technologies like LTE Cat-1 continue to play an important role in global enterprise IoT, while RedCap needs to be evaluated carefully against coverage, roaming, lifecycle, and fallback requirements.

In this live webinar, Telenor IoT experts share practical insights into what is happening across global networks –and how to build a resilient, future-ready connectivity strategy.

What You Will Learn:

  • The Hybrid Reality: 5G will initially coexist with 4G, and migration will happen gradually depending on use case, market, coverage, and roaming readiness.
  • 5G SA & Global Roaming: The actual state of 5G SA roaming, and why 4G LTE is your safe harbor today.
  • The RedCap Landscape: Why a “RedCap-only” approach will not work for global products, and why combining LTE with RedCap is the safer bridge.
  • 4G LTE Longevity: Why Cat-1/Cat-1 bis remains relevant through the mid-2030s.
  • Emerging Layers: How Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN/satellite) fit into standard cellular hardware as a backup safety net.

 

Join Martin Whitlock (CTO, Telenor IoT) and Peter Lindau Nordhammer (Product Manager, Telenor IoT) for an engaging panel discussion, moderated by Content Manager Jonathan Rothwell.

Meet the speakers

As Chief Technology Officer, Martin Whitlock leads Telenor Connexion’s global technology team, driving major technology-enabled initiatives as part of the company’s expanding business strategy. Martin has extensive experience from the telecom industry.

Prior to taking on this role, he held the position as Director at Northstream, where he was responsible for strategy assessments, sourcing projects and change management engagements with a broad range of clients.

Martin holds a Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Management with major in Radio Communications Systems at the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm.

Martin Whitlock

Martin Whitlock

CTO
Telenor IoT

As Product Manager at Telenor IoT, Peter Lindau Nordhammer drives product strategy, portfolio evolution and business growth for global IoT connectivity and services. He works closely with customers, partners and cross-functional teams to turn market needs into scalable offerings, with a focus on secure and next-generation connectivity.

With close to three decades of experience in telecommunications and IT, Peter combines deep technical expertise with a strong commercial perspective, and holds several granted patents in telecommunications. He is particularly engaged in making IoT work seamlessly across borders and in turning new network capabilities into real value for enterprises. As a member of the GSMA IoT Steering Group, he takes part in shaping how the industry tackles these challenges together.

Peter Lindau

Peter Lindau Nordhammer

Product Manager
Telenor IoT

Jonathan has more than 15 years of experience in communications and content, working with international technology companies across a range of industries. He has extensive experience in developing content that turns complex technology and business topics into clear, engaging stories for global audiences.

In his role as Content Manager at Telenor IoT, Jonathan leads the development of content across channels, including thought leadership, customer cases, social media, video and digital campaigns, working closely with colleagues and subject matter experts across the business.

Jonathan Rothwell

Jonathan Rothwell

Content Manager
Telenor IoT

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2G and 3G Sunset Strategy Guide for IoT

A 2026 guide to planning IoT connectivity after 2G and 3G shutdowns, covering LTE Cat-1, LTE-M, NB-IoT, 5G RedCap, NTN, roaming maturity, firmware risks, and long-life device strategy.
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