Vodafone has launched Ireland’s first narrowband Internet of Things (IoT) network, according to a report in The Irish Times.
The network is designed to wirelessly connect millions of devices that have low bandwidth requirements – such as smart parking bays with a sensor that could notify drivers where the nearest available free spot is available.
Vodafone Ireland chief executive Anne O’Leary said: “The evolution of the Internet of Things means that there is an urgent need for a low-power way to connect thousands of devices. NB-IoT fits the bill perfectly.”