In the future it wouldn't be surprising if people viewed access to the Internet as a right rather than a privilege -- something this IoT network could be a part of. Based in Amsterdam, The Things Network has a goal "to build a global open crowdsourced Internet of Things data network."
Using a technology called LoraWAN, they were able to build this city-wide in just six weeks time. They hope to take things internationally to every city in the world, without the use of wifi or 3G. The low battery usage, long range and low bandwidth makes it perfect for an IoT network.
Expansive data connectivity will have numerous benefits, including increased business opportunity and improved communication.
Global Crowdsourced Internet Initatives
This IoT Network is Aiming for Worldwide Data Connectivity
Trend Themes
1. Global Crowdsourced Internet - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a worldwide data network that provides access to the internet as a right rather than a privilege.
2. Iot Network - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging LoraWAN technology to build a low battery usage, long range, and low bandwidth IoT network in cities globally.
3. Expansive Data Connectivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Taking advantage of the benefits of expansive data connectivity, such as increased business opportunities and improved communication.
Industry Implications
1. Internet Service Providers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the internet service provider industry by providing a global open crowdsourced Internet of Things data network.
2. Technology Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Building the necessary technological infrastructure to support a worldwide IoT network without traditional wifi or 3G.
3. Communication Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhancing communication services by utilizing expansive data connectivity to enable smoother and more efficient communication.