With over 40 million devices able to communicate and share data via the Internet of Things (IoT) in the UK alone, Ofcom will reserve a proportion of VHF wireless spectrum for future use by these devices. The new rules are expected to be published on Monday 1 October 2018. In concert with this measure we will also launch a dedicated information and application web page for those seeking spectrum access for the IoT. (BR) licences with specific IoT/machine-to-machine (M2M) licences in order to make it clear to stakeholders that the new license can be used for both voice-only communications and data transfers. The planned spectrum allocation would enable devices to connect wirelessly over long distances, benefiting those in remote parts of the UK.
With over 40 million devices able to communicate and share data via the Internet of Things (IoT) in the UK alone, Ofcom will reserve a proportion of VHF wireless spectrum for future use by these devices. The new rules are expected to be published on Monday 1 October 2018. (BR) licences with specific IoT/machine-to-machine (M2M) licences in order to make it clear to stakeholders that the new license can be used for both voice-only communications and data transfers. The planned spectrum allocation would enable devices to connect wirelessly over long distances, benefiting those in remote parts of the UK.