Australia's National Narrowband Network Co (NNNCo) has secured a contract to create an internet of things (IoT) network across the around 650 square kilometres of the Lake Macquarie area. The long-range wide-area network (LoRaWAN) will include smart city services such as smart street lighting, water meters and waste management. Start-ups will be able to connect to the network for free, while businesses are being encouraged with a 15% discount if they establish operations in Lake Macquarie City.
Australia's National Narrowband Network Co (NNNCo) has secured a contract to create an internet of things (IoT) network across the 650 sq km of the Lake Macquarie area. The long-range wide-area network (LoRaWAN) will include smart city services such as smart street lighting, water meters and waste management. Start-ups will be able to connect to the network for free, while businesses are being encouraged with a 15% discount if they establish operations in Lake Macquarie City.