| Telemetry Technology | |||
Features | Electromagnetic | Acoustics | Mud pulses | Wire-drill-pipe |
Transmission rate [bps] | 10 | 20 | 120 | 57,000 |
Maximum depth [ft.] | 18,000 | 12,000 | 40,320 | unlimited |
Data quantity | Medium | Low | High | Very high |
Signal attenuation | High | High | Medium | N/A |
Signal interference | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Costs | Medium | Medium | Low | High |