GeneralTata debuts India's first low-power network for Internet of Things

Tata debuts India’s first low-power network for Internet of Things

Tata Communications is set to roll out a new ultra-low power connectivity solution to support Internet of Things (IoT) applications and connected devices. It will be India’s first Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) and is based on LoRaTM technology.

LoRaTM is a wireless tool which is committed to the IoT and Machine to Machine (M2M) communications network. Tata says it’s a super low-powered, bi-directional and secure solution, which can be utilized by all business to unite gadgets and apps in an energy-efficient manner. The company asserts it’s more cost-effective compared to other solutions such as 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ZigBee.

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In a statement, Tata Communications claims the LPWAN wireless network is capable of letting the battery in the end device last for nearly 10 years without replacement. It additionally allows for signal transmission in deep water and up to a depth of 50m underground. The brand thinks these abilities make it suitable for facilities like car parks and metro stations.

The signal beamed out by the advanced network is supposedly very strong. It’s able to cut through 7 walls inside structures and is also ideal for rural regions due to its range of 15km. Tata has been conducting trials of the network in Mumbai and Delhi, and is now ready to provide full coverage in those cities along with Bangalore.

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Tata aims to cover almost 400 million people within its first phase of operations, targeting consumers across Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 cities. It believes the technology will boost the development of IoT applications in India. According to research firm Gartner, there will be 4.9 billion connected devices worldwide in 2015, which will rise to 25 billion by 2020.

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