Connected Without Knowing It: The Network Powering Everyday Life

(NewsUSA) - Until now, one of the most widely used Internet of Things (IoT) networks has operated quietly behind the scenes, powering smart cities, tracking shipments, and protecting public spaces. For years, it has connected the world around us and now, the same technology that powers smart cities is starting to enter your home.

It’s called LoRaWAN^®, short for Long Range Wide Area Network, and it’s one of the fastest-growing wireless standards in the world. Unlike Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, LoRaWAN^® uses very little power to send data over long distances, even through walls or underground. More than 125 million devices already rely on it, from air quality sensors to streetlights that alert crews when bulbs burn out.