A private, distributed radio technology prepared for IoT, voice, video and low latency services.
DECT NR+ is a non-cellular 5G technology that is especially interesting when the project needs its own private network, stable and ready to operate without depending on a conventional cellular architecture.
Its distributed approach makes it easy to deploy sensors, telemetry, actuators and field services with an architecture that can grow in phases, adapt to the operating environment and maintain a much lighter deployment logic.
But its value is not limited to IoT. DECT NR+ can also transport voice, streaming video and IP services where very low latency is combined with high transmission of information, something especially useful in video, voice and remote operation applications.
For Qartia, DECT NR+ fits especially well in industry, environment, agriculture and civil infrastructure, audio/video applications, and services over IP, where radio robustness, deployment autonomy, data continuity and the ability to support real-time services determine the quality of the decision.
This page summarizes its main capabilities, the protocol stack and the type of scenarios where it provides the most value within a 5G private networking strategy.
Technological impact
The essentials of DECT NR+ at a glance.
Without core
Rapid deployment
No need core network or SIM cards, simplifying commissioning.
Native Mesh
More coverage
Supports mesh and multi-hop networks to expand the reach and robustness of the service.
URLLC + mMTC
Low latency and more capacity
Combines reliable communications with node density and support for voice, audio and other demanding IP services.
< 6 GHz
Flexible use of spectrum
It can operate in DECT, licensed or shared bands depending on the country and case.
Problem
Why a classic cellular network doesn't always fit.
Excessive operator dependency
Many projects need more autonomy in deployment, evolution and management of the network.
Commissioning complexity
The need for core, SIM and heavier architecture can slow down small or distributed deployments.
Difficult coverage in the field
Industrial, rural or remote infrastructure environments require more flexible and adaptive topologies.
Phased scaling
Not all projects start with a large network; Many times it is convenient to grow in a modular way.
Latency and reliability
There are cases where the network must not only cover, but also maintain continuity and controlled response times.
Coexistence of services
In many projects the same network must support telemetry, alarms, voice, streaming audio, video and other IP services with different requirements.
How it works
From the node to the operational service.
01
Radio access
OFDM, low latency and robust transmission mechanisms to operate with continuity.
02
Distributed coordination
The network manages resources and associations without rigid central logic.
03
Mesh and multi-hop
Nodes can extend coverage and improve resilience through mesh topologies.
04
IP Services
The network connects with platforms, gateways and industrial applications to deliver telemetry, voice, streaming audio, video and other services over IPv6.
Key capabilities
What does DECT NR+ contribute in a real deployment.
Private network easy to deploy
Does not require core network or SIM cards, reducing complexity and external dependency.
Flexible PHY/MAC
Its radio engine is aimed at both low latency cases and scenarios with more flow and many connected nodes.
Robust physical layer
OFDM, advanced error correction and HARQ retransmissions strengthen link reliability.
Ordered radio access
Combines scheduled and random access in TDD, with Listen Before Talk to better coexist with other systems.
Less manual planning
It can be integrated with the traditional 5G network and with satellite communications to extend coverage, Internet access and continuity of service.
More than sensory
The same network can be used for telemetry, alarms, voice, streaming audio, video and other IP services with demanding needs, going far beyond a traditional IoT network.
Spectrum, topologies and technical architecture
Prepared to operate in very different scenarios and connect with other networks.
DECT NR+ can work in the 1.9 GHz DECT band, as well as in licensed or shared bands such as 3.7–3.8 GHz and 3.8–4.2 GHz, depending on regulation and country.
Point-to-point, star and multi-hop mesh topologies.
Fixed or nomadic deployments according to the needs of the project.
More coverage, more resilience and less dependence on external infrastructure.
Very useful when the network must be designed from the actual operation.
It can be integrated with traditional 5G networks and satellite communications to extend connectivity and service output.
This allows building private solutions that go far beyond a traditional IoT network: the same infrastructure can support data, voice, streaming audio, video and critical IP services.
The DECT NR+ protocol stack allows you to combine industrial connectivity, streaming services and integration with traditional 5G and satellite networks in the same architecture.
Do you want to move from technology to a deployable solution?
Qartia can take this approach to a concrete architecture, with coverage study, network definition, integration with devices and commissioning in the field.
