Philippines To Host Largest LoRaWAN Network in Asia Pacific

Businesses, communities, and individuals seek increasingly reliable and efficient means of connecting devices, optimizing operations, and unlocking the potential of innovative IoT applications. In a significant step towards advancing IoT in Asia-Pacific, Packetworx Inc. has announced its collaboration with Actility to deploy a large-scale LoRaWAN networkthroughout the Philippines. 

The deployment of over 6,000 advanced base stations across the Philippines marks a significant milestone in the country's IoT journey. With this extensive LoRaWAN network, advanced mobile use cases such as asset tracking for logistics can be unlocked, leveraging LoRaWAN's strengths in low-cost and low-power applications. The implications for businesses are far-reaching, allowing for enhanced efficiency and operations optimization.

Packetworz Inc. aims to deploy the network ahead of demand, showcasing an ambitious strategy to foster IoT adoption. "Packetworx Inc.'s nationwide LoRaWAN network will pave the way for faster adoption of IoT technology across the Philippines. This connectivity infrastructure will create opportunities for innovation, economic growth, and improved sustainability," says Olivier Hersent, CEO at Actility.

The strategic deployment of the base stations, supplied by Browan and equipped with the new SX1303 chipset, ensures comprehensive coverage across the country, even in regions lacking internet access. This commitment to bridging the internet access gap aligns with Packetworx Inc.'s mission to empower rural areas and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). By providing these entities with IoT connectivity, productivity can be enhanced, and access to innovative services and cost-effective solutions can be facilitated.

One of the significant advantages of the LoRaWAN network lies in its contribution to sustainability. The low-power characteristics of LoRaWAN technology play a crucial role in reducing electronic waste. At the same time, real-time monitoring of power and water consumption empowers users to make informed, eco-friendly decisions.

Actility's renowned ThingPark Wireless platform is the backbone of this transformative project. According to Packetworx Inc., with the platform's security, carrier-grade availability, scalability, multi-radio support, and adherence to the latest LoRa Alliance specifications, it ensures seamless interconnection with other networks, both public and private. This interconnectivity fosters collaboration within the IoT ecosystem, bringing together device manufacturers, application developers, and data analytics providers to create comprehensive end-to-end solutions.

As the Philippines launches this ambitious LoRaWAN network, it unlocks many opportunities for businesses, communities, and individuals. By democratizing IoT connectivity, regardless of location, the Philippines will witness accelerated adoption of countless IoT use cases, benefitting various sectors and industries.

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