Nokia conducts Finland's first commercial IoT trial using NB-IoT technology
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* Trial on Sonera's commercial network demonstrates huge potential of 4G using
NB-IoT technology to support billions of IoT-connected devices
* World's first connection of a roaming device over a commercial network using
NB-IoT
* Data transferred from devices using Sonera's 4G commercial network in the
800 Mhz frequency band to maximize coverage and device support
* Trial reaffirms Nokia's leadership in developing technology to support IoT
and the programmable world
1 November, 2016
Espoo, Finland - Nokia conducted a trial using NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of
Things) technology on Finnish operator Sonera's commercial 4G network to
accelerate the creation of an IoT ecosystem, and provide support for the ever-
growing number of IoT-connected devices.
Today's 4G LTE networks are optimized for Internet connectivity and video
streaming to smartphones, tablets and other portable devices. In the IoT world,
networks will need to support billions of remote machines requiring instant
connectivity to record and share data for industries such as healthcare, energy,
manufacturing, agriculture and transportation. NB-IoT technology is designed to
meet these demands, providing the capacity, network reliability and security
enabled by commercial mobile networks together with deep indoor coverage and low
power consumption, to prolong device battery life to up to 10 years and optimize
maintenance costs.
During the trial, Nokia implemented NB-IoT technology to communicate information
on temperature, humidity and air pressure over Sonera's commercial 4G network in
the Finnish capital, Helsinki. The companies also connected a roaming device
over the commercial network using NB-IoT technology. This world's first
demonstration shows how NB-IoT technology will allow companies to track their
mobile assets - for example large maintenance firms such as electricians or
plumbers with fleets of vehicles or healthcare providers tracking the status of
patients outside of a hospital.
The network used Nokia base station technology operating in the 800 Mhz
frequency band to maximize coverage and connect to devices in harder to reach
locations. The trial saw speeds of up to 200 kbps, showing how the technology
can meet the demands of a growing number of devices requiring short burst of
network connectivity to transmit small amounts of data and enable the growth of
the programmable world.
CTO Jari Collin of Sonera, said: "In Finland, we have a long tradition of
developing and applying new technologies. The trial shows how the use of today's
mobile technology will fuel the continued growth of the IoT ecosystem to
transform every aspect of our customers' business and personal lives."
Adolfo Masini, head of IoT connectivity at Nokia, said: "Support for the
programmable world, in which billions of people, devices and things are
connected via high-capacity networks, is the cornerstone of Nokia's strategy.
Our strengths in networks, cloud, applications, analytics and security, and our
5G leadership, make Nokia the most qualified to deliver the full potential of
IoT. Nokia is constantly developing innovative technologies that allow our
customers to evolve their offerings. This trial will lay the foundation for an
IoT ecosystem in Finland, and allow Sonera to exploit the massive opportunities
that it brings."
Did you know
* NB-IoT is a 3GPP Rel. 13 radio access technology designed especially for
enabling cellular connectivity to Internet of Things devices. The enhanced
coverage of NB-IoT compared to conventional LTE will allow for the tracking
of objects deep within buildings and in rural areas.
* NB-IoT will co-exist with operators' existing networks to benefit from
mobile security and privacy features. All major network infrastructure,
component and device manufacturers support the standard.
* Nokia has defined a path to 5G that allows operators to take advantage of
major increases in speed and capacity where and when they need it using
4.5G, 4.5G Pro and 4.9G technologies.
About Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things.
Powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Technologies, the company
is at the forefront of creating and licensing the technologies that are
increasingly at the heart of our connected lives.
With state-of-the-art software, hardware and services for any type of network,
Nokia is uniquely positioned to help communication service providers,
governments, and large enterprises deliver on the promise of 5G, the Cloud and
the Internet of Things. www.nokia.com
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About Sonera
Sonera is a new generation telecommunications company whose services enable
flexibility in everyday life, freedom of choice and new opportunities for
consumers, companies and communities At the end of 2015, Sonera had
approximately 4.4 million subscribers and about 3,700 employees. Sonera boosts
digitalization for example by investing approximately 200 million euros annually
in network connections in Finland. www.sonera.fi
Sonera is part of the international Telia Company. We offer highly functional
and competitive communications connections around the world easily and
effortlessly. Our operations lean on the principles of responsible business.
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