LPW, or "low power wireless", refers to technology that uses minimal energy to transmit data wirelessly. Synonyms for LPW include Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN), which is a wireless communication technology designed for long-range applications at a low data rate. Another synonym is Low-Power Radio (LPR), which refers to the use of radio frequencies for wireless communication while using minimal power. Similarly, Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) are synonyms for LPW, both wireless technologies that consume minimal energy. Additionally, Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) and Long-Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) are synonymously used to describe LPW as these technologies are specifically designed for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication that require low power consumption.