Netherlands-based LoRaWAN operator Everynet is offering network access in the US and the UK via AWS’s managed LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) on its AWS IoT Core service. The deal means IoT devices can be connected to its public LoRaWAN in the US and the UK in the cloud via Amazon Web Services (AWS). Everynet said customers, notably mobile network operators (MNOs), can “now” connect IoT devices “at scale to the cloud” without deploying or managing any LoRaWAN network infrastructure.
The move affords an opportunity for MNOs and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to “expand their reach as well”, it said. Availability of a neutral-host LoRaWAN radio network solution in the public cloud “creates a platform that will make it much easier for [MNOs],” it said, as they look to further integrate public non-cellular LoRaWAN into their public cellular IoT coverage. It cited examples of operators in Indonesia and Brazil already offering LoRaWAN as a complement to their cellular IoT services.
Indonesian operator Telkom appointed Everynet in 2020 to build and operate a national LoRaWAN network to enable national Industry 4.0 activity. Everynet said all of Indonesia’s operators and service providers are making use of the network – “to gather huge amounts of previously ignored data, empowering more informed and real-time decisions related to Indonesia’s economic and social life”, it said. In 2022, Algar Telecom, the comms division of Grupo Algar, went via American Tower Company in Brazil to leverage Everynet’s public LoRaWAN network for its IoT endeavours.
The service with AWS has been available in “public preview” in the US for some time; participants have represented utilities, grocery chains, and logistics companies, said Everynet. The company named water management firm Subeca among the early trialists. In a supplied quote, Subeca said: “[It has been] a seamless transition from our previous LNS. Since making the change, we’ve reduced our recurring costs by more than 90 percent – [enabling] smaller utilities and companies in the irrigation market to adopt our platform.”
Gabriel Nave, vice president of business development at Everynet, said: “We’ve been pleased at the broad range of industries and use cases that participated in public preview. It’s amazing how many different types of companies are finding tangible, real-world success using LoRaWAN technology. With network access now generally available, we’re confident even more companies will realize the benefits of LoRaWAN technology to streamline their operations, enhance predictive maintenance and improve daily living.”
Yasser Alsaied, vice president of IoT at AWS, said: “Everynet and AWS are working together to make it simple for LoRaWAN customers to connect their devices to Everynet’s public network. AWS IoT customers no longer need to deploy and manage private networks, which not only reduces engineering efforts, but also expedites the process to bring a complete LoRaWAN solution built on AWS IoT Core to production. We are delighted to work with Everynet to simplify the development process for our customers.”
Twelve months ago, Everynet’s LoRaWAN network in the US was said to cover around 550 cities, including 130-odd “logistics points”. It has been offering LoRaWAN for smart metering and utility monitoring in the US, including for residential and commercial metering, flood management, water management, substation monitoring, and for connecting reclosers and transformers. It has also been targeting the broad smart cities space, offering IoT connectivity for city governments to monitor and manage lighting, waste management services, and air quality.
