Vodafone UK doubles down on IoT
UK telco Vodafone is seeking to breath life into its IoT strategy with the launch of a new range of services for businesses.
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MediaTek and Inmarsat create ‘first’ NB-IoT satellite connection
Taiwanese chip-maker MediaTek has claimed a world first by connecting an NB-IoT device with an Inmarsat satellite 35,000 kilometres above the earth.
NTT Docomo pulls its NB-IoT service after less than a year
Japanese telco NTT Docomo has decided providing services based on NB-IoT narrowband technology isn’t worth the hassle, so it’s going to stop.
Vodafone and AT&T are proving that partnerships mean prizes in IoT
The IoT world is nothing new in telecommunications, but it’s becoming clear that the players which can negotiate the largest geographical footprints will be in the strongest position to exploit it.
Telia bags a big NB-IoT gig
Swedish operator Telia is going to connect nearly a million smart meters using narrowband IoT technology.
NB-IoT gathers momentum
Trials in Australia and the UK involving Ericsson and Vodafone indicate the NB-IoT standard is starting to become a reality.
ABI smart city warning tells all too familiar sluggish telco tale
ABI Research has warned MNOs might miss out on the $7.6 billion ‘UnTelco’ revenue opportunity if it waits for the 5G euphoria to kick in.
LoRa bags Tencent as backer
Chinese internet giant Tencent is the latest company to join the LoRa Alliance, adding credibility to the technology which has perhaps been viewed as substandard to NB-IoT.
Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone claim first European NB-IoT roaming trial
Low power IoT network technology isn’t much good if it can’t easily cross national borders, so DT and Vodafone have been looking into that with the help of the GSMA.
Ericsson continues to bang the IoT drum
Ericsson looked to capture the headlines over MWC with a big focus on IoT, and the trends have continued with two new announcements in Saudi Arabia and Greece.
Deutsche Telekom says it’s the best at NB-IoT atop its efficient horse
With MWC just around the corner we shouldn’t be surprised at a bit of chest beating from operators. Deutsche Telekom has stepped up to the plate saying everyone else is comparatively useless at NB-IoT.
T-Mobile US claims first nationwide NB-IoT plan
Disruptive US operator T-Mobile US reckons it’s turning the domestic IoT market on its head by significantly undercutting its competitors.
TIM prepares to launch nationwide commercial NB-IoT service
Italian operator TIM says it’s the first in Italy to make its network ready for NB-IoT services, which will be offered at the end of this month.
T-Mobile reckons its winning the US IoT race
T-Mobile US has begun the venture into new grounds, with bold plans to light up the first nationwide Narrowband-IoT (NB-IoT) network in 2018.
M1 NB-IoT TLC IRL FTW
M1 has announced the launch of, what it claims, is South-east Asia’s first commercial nationwide NB-IoT in Singapore.
Ericsson shows off its NB-IoT credentials in Taiwan
Ericsson has built IoT trial system for Chunghwa Telecom based on NB-IoT LPWAN technology to let it try out a bunch of IoT devices and applications.
ZTE completes 5G NR field test with China Unicom
ZTE and China Unicom has announced the operator’s successful first 5G New Radio field test, claiming data rates of up to 2 Gbps for single user-equipment.
Deutsche Telekom wages war on inefficient parking
Deutsche Telekom has launched its first two NB-IoT tariffs across Germany, alongside a smart parking solution in the city of Hamburg.
Vodafone says no to NB-IoT vendor lock-in
If any of the infrastructure giants thought NB-IoT might be fertile ground for a cheeky bit of vendor lock-in, Vodafone has pre-empted that with a fresh statement of independence.
AT&T claims nationwide US IoT network, but it’s only LTE-M
US operator AT&T has hitched its IoT wagon to LTE-M, it seems, after announcing the completion of its nationwide LTE-M network ahead of schedule.
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