This document discusses low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. It describes LPWAN as a wireless technology that interconnects low-power devices over long ranges at low bit rates and lower costs than traditional networks. Common LPWAN technologies discussed include Sigfox, LoRa, NB-IoT, and Cat-M1. Applications of LPWANs include environmental monitoring. Key features are long range communication, low bit rates, low power consumption, and better connectivity. IoT gateways are also summarized as hardware that bridges communication between sensors/devices and the internet by aggregating and preprocessing data.