Vodafone expects to carry out a NB-IoT pilot later this year with select enterprise customers
U.K.-based operator Vodafone announced plans to deploy a narrowband-internet of things (NB-IoT) network in early 2018 in New Zealand.
“There are many IoT networks available now but we think NB-IoT is...
The Chinese carrier is conducting 5G field trials with ZTE and Huawei in Guangzhou and Shanghai
SHANGHAI--China Unicom has not yet defined a timeline for the commercial launch of 5G technology, Deputy General Manager of the Network Construction Department Ma Hongbing told reporters during Mobile...
We are at the dawn of 5G, a unified network envisioned to connect virtually everything around us. And to get there sooner, we are accelerating 5G NR (New Radio) — the global 5G standard — to usher in next-generation mobile broadband experiences for smartphones...
The telco said it will deploy NB-IoT networks in other European markets soon
Deutsche Telekom has launched its first narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) service packages in Germany.
The German telco said that its new NB-IoT service packages consist of two options: NB-IoT Access, an NB-IoT device connectivity...
Cantaloupe connects more than 120,000 vending machines to cloud-based servers that collect data on product inventory, cash put into the machines, and operational status. The company says vending machine owners have been able to shrink their fleet sizes by 30% - 50% thanks to...
In Norway, the telco will connect 1,000 sheep with NB-IoT while it will also deploy IoT solutions for luxury yachts in Finland
The Norwegian subsidiary of Swedish mobile telephony operator Telia Company has launched a pilot project where 1,000 sheep will be equipped with Narrowband...
Huawei is seeing increased opportunities for internet of things (IoT) projects in the Middle East. Safder Nazir, regional VP, digital industries, for Huawei's enterprise business in the Middle East, told Enterprise IoT Insights that countries in this region are diversifying their economies and moving...
LTE-M and NB-IoT enable capabilities for asset tracking, smart meters and other key IoT applications; plus drones controlled over commercial LTE networks
Many industry watchers, including me, have referred to massive-scale internet of things (IoT) as the killer app for forthcoming 5G mobile networks. But...
LTE-M and NB-IoT enable capabilities for asset tracking, smart meters and other key IoT applications; plus drones controlled over commercial LTE networks
Many industry watchers, including me, have referred to massive-scale internet of things (IoT) as the killer app for forthcoming 5G mobile networks. But...
The U.K telco tested modules from Neul and Qualcomm against Nokia, Huawei and Ericsson systems
U.K telecommunications group Vodafone has been testing the interoperability of NB-IoT modules from several vendors in the markets where the telco has operations.
“As a company committed to a multi-vendor strategy,...
Current IoT communication solutions on cellular systems require too much power and cost for many of IoT’s applications. Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) offers lower cost and lower power consumption for a more efficient network, and operates in licensed spectrum.
Current IoT communication solutions on cellular systems require too much power and cost for many of IoT’s applications. Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) offers lower cost and lower power consumption for a more efficient network, and operates in licensed spectrum.
The new NB-IoT network is already operational in nine cities across the Netherlands. The new technology had already been introduced at VodafoneZiggo offices in Maastricht, Utrecht and Amsterdam. The network is now also active in several locations in the cities of Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Hilversum,...
The NB-IoT network is active in 20 locations across the European country
Dutch operator Vodafone Netherlands has activated its NB-IoT network in 20 locations across the country.
The new NB-IoT network is already operational in nine cities across the Netherlands. The new technology had already been...
Ericsson, DNA and other partners combined NB-IoT and cloud-based services
Finnish mobile operator DNA and Swedish vendor Ericsson, together with Enermix and UnSeen Technologies, have cooperated to produce an NB-IoT technology-based service for measuring related to indoor air conditioning systems.
The Nordic telco said the new...
The Internet of Things is expected to be the next revolution in mobile communication, connecting billions of devices. Current cellular technology is not optimized for this massive machine-type communication (MTC). 3GPP has released requirements for new cellular-based narrowband technology specifically for IoT.
Wireless service providers...
LTE Category M1 is the lowest power, least expensive implementation of LTE, designed to connect machines, equipment, assets and wearable devices to the internet. AT&T and Verizon Wireless have both added Cat M1 LTE to their networks via software upgrades this year. The technology...
Japanese firm Toshiba and Huawei to collaborate on the integration of NB-IoT for the development of smart factory solutions
A cooperation agreement between Toshiba and Huawei will accelerate the commercial availability of NB-IoT solutions in a diverse range of vertical industries.
Under the terms of a...
China Telecom said it continued to expand coverage of its NB-IoT network across the country in the first quarter of the year.
The company said that this technology allows a wide range of applications including smart parking and smart manufacturing, among others.
The Chinese telco also...
The Chinese vendor also signed an agreement with a Taiwanese firm to start developing its next-generation NB-IoT chip
Chinese vendor Huawei expects to start shipping large volumes of its NB-IoT chip, the Boudica 120, in June, Asian press reported, citing Jiang Wancheng, vice president of...
The two-month NB-IoT pilot will cover areas in Seoul and will initially focus on location tracking services
Korean technology firm Samsung Electronics and compatriot telecommunications firm KT have launched a pilot of narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) service in parts of capitol city Seoul.
The test...
The Dutch firm mainly invests in European firms focusing on IoT, cloud technologies, digital health and connected home
KPN Ventures, the investment arm of Dutch telecommunications group KPN, has invested in firm nello, a developer of a smart intercom solution.
Nello’s smart solution enables keyless, remote access...
Turin-based water company working with Olivetti on using NB-IoT to digital transform the utility's operations
Italian company Olivetti, which manufacturers a range of electronic devices, and Turin’s water company SMAT have deployed narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) cellular technology for measuring water consumption and optimizing...
IoT testing takes center stage as China Telecom looks to deploy a nationwide IoT network.
U.S. firm Keysight Technologies announced its cellular-based internet of things testing solution was selected by China Telecom to help accelerate its narrowband IoT chipset and module certification process.
Based...
