Successful field trials in Mumbai and Delhi set foundation for a new
network for connected devices
Semtech
Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC),
a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today
announced its LoRa®
technology has been selected by Tata
Communications, a leading provider of A New World of
Communications™, for its deployment of an Internet of things (IoT)
network in key cities in India.
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The low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) based on the LoRaWAN™
certification standard from the LoRa®
Alliance was successfully trialed in Mumbai and Delhi and will now
be rolled out nationwide, with full coverage planned to start in Mumbai,
Delhi and Bangalore. The trials should help bolster the smooth
deployment of IoT applications in India.
Semtech and its partners within the LoRa Alliance ecosystem contributed
to the Tata Communications network launch by providing LoRaWAN-certified
transceivers, modules, and other products and services. By following the
LoRaWAN standard, Tata Communications can provide interoperability
between its network and standardized applications designed to propel
adoption and growth of the network.
Tata Communications’ proposed LPWAN wireless network is optimized for
ultra-low power consumption, which allows the battery in the end device
to last for more than a decade without replacement, and has
unprecedented reach, enabling communications in deep water and up to 50
meters underground.
This makes the LPWAN network suitable for use in metro stations, car
parks and other smart city and smart building applications. The network
signal is extremely strong, penetrating up to seven walls inside
buildings. The network is also suitable for rural areas due to its range
up to 15 km. Compared with 4G, WiFi, ZigBee or Bluetooth technology, the
LPWAN network is often more cost-effective for organizations to deploy.
Tri Pham, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Communications, says, “Tata
Communications is dedicated to enabling cutting-edge, innovative
communication solutions for the digital economy. Given our global
network leadership, we have a bird’s eye view on how connected
applications are permeating all aspects of people’s lives. 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. These trials are just the
beginning, we intend to deploy this network across India and invite
customers with IoT projects to test it, along with us, end-to-end.”
As technology evolves into an intrinsic part of everyday life from
predictive waste management to precision farming and geo-fencing to
smart electricity meters, the IoT industry is predicted to grow
exponentially and India is seen as a high-growth potential market. Tata
Communications’ proposed LoRa LPWAN is simple for organizations to
deploy, as it is pre-configured with plug-and-play connectivity for
different industries, including manufacturing and agriculture.
“We are excited that Tata Communications has decided to deploy a LoRaWAN
carrier-grade LPWAN solution across India,” said Mohan Maheswaran,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Semtech. “Tata Communications
is a global leader in network and communication solutions and we are
pleased to be an integral part of this new initiative. It is also a
matter of great pride that after extensive testing of all available
LPWAN technologies, Tata Communications chose to deploy LoRa technology
in its endeavor to create and enable a brand new network for connected
devices.”
About Tata Communications
Tata Communications Limited (CIN no: L64200MH1986PLC039266) along with
its subsidiaries (Tata Communications) is a leading global provider of A
New World of Communications™. With a leadership position in emerging
markets, Tata Communications leverages its advanced solutions
capabilities and domain expertise across its global and pan-India
network to deliver managed solutions to multi-national enterprises,
service providers and Indian consumers.
The Tata Communications global network includes one of the most advanced
and largest submarine cable networks and a Tier-1 IP network with
connectivity to more than 240 countries and territories across 400 PoPs,
as well as nearly 1 million square feet of data center and collocation
space worldwide.
Tata Communications’ depth and breadth of reach in emerging markets
includes leadership in Indian enterprise data services and leadership in
global international voice. Tata Communications Limited is listed on the
Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India.
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About Semtech
Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal
semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing,
communications and industrial equipment. Products are designed to
benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The
company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have
on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through
material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and
designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is
listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC.
For more information, visit www.semtech.com.
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