5G RedCap
"Reduced Capability" 5G for mid-range devices such as wearables, industrial sensors and video cameras, simpler and cheaper than full 5G.
RedCap, introduced in 3GPP Release 17, trims 5G features to lower module cost and power, while keeping better speeds than LTE-M. It is positioned as a long-term successor to 4G categories for IoT.
Why it matters for business
Relevant for products with a long life that need more bandwidth than LTE-M, for example video. Availability depends on operators enabling it on their 5G standalone networks.