Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity provider, SIGFOX partners VT Networks to roll out the SIGFOX low-power IoT network across Ireland. As a SIGFOX Network Operator, VT Networks will extend SIGFOX’s coverage and provide its seamless connectivity, clear subscription-based pricing and guaranteed service-level agreement to Irish customers.
VT Networks aims to accelerate the development of IoT applications in Ireland and will connect over 1 million devices by 2017. The deployment of SIGFOX in Ireland which is the 12th country with SIGFOX depoyment will see VT Networks partnering with the communication-network operator, 2RN for a fast rollout. 2RN distributes and transmits programming for Ireland’s national television and radio broadcasters, while also providing much of the infrastructure for Ireland’s local radio services, telcos and emergency services.
Mark Bannon, CEO of VT Networks
Being a SIGFOX Network Operator allows us to quickly benefit from a trusted network validated by leading companies in Europe and paired with the growing international ecosystem of partners created by SIGFOX.
Rodolphe Baronnet-Frugès, SIGFOX executive vice president of networks and operators
We are looking forward to working with VT Networks to help Irish device makers, as well as platform and app developers, to seamlessly scale IoT solutions wherever the SIGFOX network is operating in the world.
