In an age of instant information, connectivity must be effective, affordable and always on.
Especially when the Internet of Things (IoT) is connecting billions of devices and “sensorising” almost everything. From pipelines to assembly lines to logistics and consumer electronics. As sensors actively transmit data across systems, the biggest need of the hour is speed, quality and affordability of connectivity.
While most retail consumers are dependent on mobile service providers for connectivity, cellular networks will choke as devices begin to ride their bandwidth. These networks were not designed for IoT. Moreover, cellular networks are best in urban areas but are not
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