Spark rolls out IoT networkSpark has begun rolling out its low cost "internet of things" (IoT) network in a bid to lead the telecommunications industry. An IoT network allows sensors on 'things', like objects and infrastructure, to connect to the internet. Sparks long range (LoRa) network uses little power and data over a wide area. Spark IoT solutions general manager Michael Stribling​ said councils could put sensors on bins or in carparks and through an IoT network, could monitor when bins needed emptying or what inner-city carparks were used most often. On the same day in July, competitor Vodafone announced it would deploy its own narrowband IoT network by early 2018.

Source: Stuff December 13, 2017 00:22 UTC