Swiss IoT module maker u-blox’s exit from the cellular IoT sector marks a strategic pivot to focus on profitable areas like GNSS satellite positioning. Persistent losses in the cellular division, driven by intense pricing competition and extended 5G IoT development timelines, influenced this decision amidst broader market challenges.
Morse Micro, an Australian semiconductor firm, is enhancing IoT solutions with Wi-Fi HaLow technology. In collaboration with Vantron Technology, they aim to produce Wi-Fi HaLow-enabled IoT products, including modules, access points, and IP cameras, expanding connectivity.
The Czech Republic’s CRA partners with Sweden’s Netmore to enhance its LoRaWAN IoT services, focusing on utilities and real estate. Leveraging Netmore’s PaaS, CRA aims to scale its 80%-population-covered network.
Explore the latest collaboration between UK-based cellular IoT MVNO, Eseye, and satellite provider, Sateliot. Together, they are transforming the IoT landscape by extending network coverage with a cutting-edge satellite solution, promising seamless global connectivity.
AT&T will phase out its NB-IoT network, transitioning customers to LTE-M for greater data capacity and improved IoT services. The shift, set to complete by Q1 2025, reflects AT&T’s focus on advancing technology, including exploring 5G RedCap.
Discover how the cutting-edge collaboration between Vodafone and Oracle is revolutionizing IoT connectivity. By merging Vodafone’s expansive global reach with Oracle’s cloud expertise, businesses gain access to seamless, secure communication solutions.
Kia India and Airtel Business have partnered to integrate IoT technology into Kia’s connected vehicles in India. Leveraging Airtel’s eSIM and IoT Hub, the collaboration enhances telematics, infotainment, and safety.
Qualcomm Technologies and STMicroelectronics are set to revolutionize industrial IoT applications with an integrated Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Thread SoC and STM32 microcontroller combo. These joint offerings aim to streamline development, enhancing seamless connectivity and edge AI on STM32 MCUs.
Vodafone and Kigen have introduced an integrated iSIM service, revolutionizing IoT deployments. This initiative incorporates iSIM chipsets into Kigen’s security package, providing pre-loaded iSIM connectivity optimized for Vodafone’s LPWA networks like NB-IoT and LTE-M.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is propelling the mobile Internet of Things (IoT) sector with a robust plan to enhance supply chains, foster innovation, and boost industrial value. This strategy targets intelligent vehicles, healthcare, and smart homes, aiming to achieve 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections by 2027.
