Open standard IoT goes live across London

Operating in sub-1GHz, licence-exempt ISM spectrum using ultra narrow band technology, it offers best-in-class signal propagation characteristics, leading to excellent range of several KM, even in challenging urban environments such as the City of London. Very low power consumption provides end points with exceptionally long battery life measured in years from small conventional cells and leading edge innovation in design minimises both terminal hardware and network costs.

“We are delighted to be able to provide a platform to showcase Weightless-N technology, a key enabler for Smart City projects not just across the capital but around the world,” said Peter Karney, Head of Engineering, Digital Catapult. “We are looking forward to opening this up to our network to enable them to continue to showcase the UK’s innovation in this area; we will be leading an open call in the near future allowing these innovators to register their interest in the project.”

Network modeling predicts coverage encompassing well known London landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London and the Emirates Stadium. Independent real world signal verification will shortly be carried out to provide an accurate coverage map and this will be published on the Weightless website when complete.