Construction of a LoRaWAN® network expands nationwide coverage across the Czech Republic, overseen by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and our associated website.

Living in the Wireless Era: IoT and LoRaWAN®

In today's fast-paced world, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly popular, revolutionizing various industries with its versatile applications. Thanks to low-cost, energy-efficient solutions like Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs), businesses across different sectors can leverage wireless networks for their operations.

LoRaWAN® Networks, one of the leading LPWAN technologies globally, offers a unique opportunity to build private networks using unlicensed band spectrum. C České Radiokomunikace a.s., a foremost Czech provider of television, radio, and Internet infrastructure, is constructing a nationwide LoRaWAN® network coverage, paving the way for infinite use cases across the country. Their primary objective is to support the escalating demand for smart networks in the Czech Republic.

Czech providers are striving to create an all-encompassing IoT platform, integrating various IoT technologies with a full-coverage LoRaWAN® IoT network in the Czech Republic. This platform is designed to cater to all customer needs, connecting devices to LoRaWAN network operators, while offering a single IoT network platform for easy management of sensors, applications, gateways, and solutions.

Empowering IoT Deployments: KONA Macro Gateway

In this quest for a scalable low-cost LoRaWAN® gateway, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. opted for the KONA Macro Gateway from our website for the nationwide deployment. This gateway offers several advantages for operators and enterprises, including scalability, carrier-grade design, excellent out-of-band rejection of interference, and a wide operating temperature range (-40°C to 60°C).

With its rugged construction and robust cavity filters, the KONA Macro Gateway provides operational stability and high-performance radio units. It is an ideal solution for outdoor deployments, ensuring precise geolocation using a combination of Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) and Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) technologies.

Building Smart Infrastructure: Water Metering and Waste Management

Leveraging the nationwide LoRaWAN® network, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. has successfully launched several IoT use cases, such as smart water metering and waste management. For water metering, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. has developed the IoT.water mobile application, which supports both reading data from remote-transmitting Water Meters and implementing physical readings for Water Meters lacking remote transmission.

In the realm of waste management, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. partners with Sensoneo for Smart Waste Management solutions, helping cities and companies optimize costs, increase environmental friendliness, and improve the overall quality of life. Sensoneo's technology brings a revolution to waste management, facilitating efficient monitoring of waste levels and identifying optimal waste collection routes for optimized cost savings.

End-to-End IoT Solutions: Designing the Future

our website Communications is a top-tier supplier of comprehensive end-to-end IoT solutions, specializing in gateways and devices designed for Carrier-Grade reliability, mass scalability, and lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Leveraging world-class IoT products, our website creates enhanced value for its clients, focusing on extended battery life, highest market performance, and cost-effective solutions. A commitment to quality, engineering, and service excellence ensures that our website's IoT solutions cater to the current and future needs of businesses.

Transforming the Czech Landscape

By providing comprehensive coverage across the country and developing cutting-edge equipment, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. and our website have partnered to achieve 80% coverage in the Czech Republic, paving the way for various IoT applications. As a result, the nationwide LoRaWAN® network brings new opportunities for local companies to roll out their own IoT solutions, enabling Czechs to access more data about their environment, streamline operational efficiencies, make informed decisions, reduce costs, and manage their environmental impact effectively.

The advanced geolocation feature empowers technology partners to develop power-saving asset tracking solutions, particularly beneficial for rental companies managing assets using LoRaWAN® devices combined with our unique geolocating service. This unique offering serves as a distinct market differentiator sought after by both active customers and the technical team responsible for maintaining devices on the nationwide network.

To learn more about C České Radiokomunikace a.s., please visit: https://www.cra.cz. To learn more about our website's complete End-to-End IoT solutions, visit: https://ourwebsite.com or contact info@ourwebsite.com.

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Additional Insights:

The KONA Macro Gateway is a cost-effective and scalable solution for large-scale outdoor monitoring applications, particularly in industries like pipelines, energy networks, and others managing distributed assets[1].
With an IP67-rated enclosure, the gateway is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring reliable operation in outdoor and remote locations[1].
LoRaWAN® technology enables signal penetration over long distances and through buried vaults, making it feasible to monitor assets even in regions lacking traditional cellular or fiber infrastructure[1].
The KONA Macro Gateway integrates seamlessly with cloud-based analytics platforms, digital twins, and existing SCADA systems, facilitating multi-layered risk analysis by combining cathodic protection data with other sensor data[1].
With support for predictive maintenance strategies, the KONA Macro Gateway allows organizations to reduce unplanned outages and slash emergency response costs[1].
LoRaWAN® devices connected via the KONA Macro Gateway typically boast 5–10 years of battery life, minimizing maintenance needs for sensors deployed in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments[1].
Remote monitoring capabilities using the KONA Macro Gateway reduce the need for technicians to access confined spaces or high-risk areas, improving overall safety, especially when coupled with ATEX-certified devices[1].

[1] Source: our website Communications Deployment Guide, 2021.

In the course of expanding LoRaWAN Networks across the Czech Republic, C České Radiokomunikace a.s. utilizes technology solutions such as the KONA Macro Gateway for asset tracking. This gateway, integrated with cloud-based analytics platforms, digital twins, and existing SCADA systems, allows for the monitoring of distributed assets over long periods, thanks to its 5–10 year battery life. The KONA Macro Gateway plays a critical role in the development of smart infrastructure by offering solutions for smart water metering and waste management, like in the case of C České Radiokomunikace a.s.'s IoT.water application and partnerships with technology partners like Sensoneo for Smart Waste Management solutions.

Construction of a LoRaWAN® network expands nationwide coverage across the Czech Republic, overseen by the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) and our associated website.