Swisscom expands the Internet of Things
Switzerland is set to have a nearly nationwide network for the Internet of Things soon. Following initial tests, Swisscom plans to expand the Low Power Network (LPN) by the end of the year.
This is the basis for enabling machines and objects to communicate with each other. Swisscom plans to invest a single-digit million amount in the expansion by the end of the year. According to Swisscom, the network will cover around 80% of the population outdoors by the end of 2016. In ten cities, coverage is also possible indoors in some cases. In its press release on Monday, Swisscom cites examples of the Internet of Things such as letterboxes that send messages as soon as a parcel arrives or machines and devices that report failures at an early stage. Swisscom's pilot network was the first of its kind in Switzerland at the beginning of 2015. The industry leader tested the operation of prototypes with around 15 partners. Some projects are now running successfully - such as a Parking guidance system in Lenzburgwhich reports free parking spaces via an app. (SDA)
