KPN builds network for ‘internet of things’ – Financieele Dagblad (Registration)

KPN Telecom will in the European telecoms sector among the frontrunners with the construction of a new network for Internet applications. It is must send a so-called Lora network, which is suitable for the connection of devices with sensors that small amounts of data.

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Low range, low power

KPN plays with the network in the ‘Internet of Things’, or the trend that more and more devices are connected to the Internet. The advantage of Lora (low range, low power) is that it operates at a low frequency, so simple, inexpensive and energy-efficient data transfer is possible.

The new technology from America will blow over. The network will before the end of this year, are active in the area of ​​Rotterdam and The Hague. Next year, there should be national coverage, as Eelco Blok announced on Wednesday.

Lower cost

It involves the construction of a

completely new network. But the cost is much lower than with a mobile phone network, nuanced a spokesman for the telecommunications company. KPN has invested in recent years, large amounts of fast mobile internet (4G).

Business market

The Internet of Things needs to KPN one of the growth engines in the corporate market, says Block. The telecom company sees reducing the income businesses and governments for quite some time because these customers decline less voice services.

KPN provides for Lora applications health remotely and, for example, the quality of bridges and dikes to keep an eye on.

Co

For the construction of the network, we are collaborating with the French Actility. The telecom company acquired in June in an investment round a minority interest in this company. Other investors included the telecommunication companies Swisscom and Orange.