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Tata Communications Completes LoRa-based LPWAN IoT Network Trials in Mumbai & Delhi

Tata Communications Completes LoRa-based LPWAN IoT Network Trials in Mumbai & Delhi Image Credit: Lora Alliance

Tata Communications announced that it has successfully conducted trials of new LoRa-based Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) for connected devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications across Mumbai and Delhi. Tata Communications plans to roll out India’s first LoRa network across the country, with full coverage starting in the two cities as well as Bangalore. According to Tata, the first phase targets to cover 400 million people across Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 cities.

LoRa, a dedicated wireless communication technology for IoT / Machine to Machine (M2M) communications network enables low-power, secure and bi-directional communication solution. In addition to ultra-low power consumption, which allows the battery in the end device to last for more than a decade without replacement, Tata Communications claims that the LPWAN wireless network can reach deep water and up to 50 metres underground, making it suitable for use in metro stations and car parks. 

Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Commercial Officer, du
Tri Pham, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Communications, says,  We see a massive need for a new smart network to enable intelligent solutions for a variety of M2M applications to facilitate a simpler and smarter way of life and at a lower cost of ownership. 

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