The LoRa Alliance, a global organization supporting LoRaWAN® technology for low-power wide-area networks (LPWANs) in IoT, has unveiled a report from Beecham Research that spotlights LoRaWAN as a top networking solution for smart cities. The report, titled Leveraging LoRaWAN for Smart Cities: Cost Effective, Scalable, Sustainable Connectivity, takes a close look at the crucial role connectivity plays in urban areas and how LoRaWAN provides a reliable, budget-friendly foundation for smart city projects.
“Rising demand for smart city solutions is being driven by urbanization and the necessity for sustainable development,” explained Alper Yegin, CEO of the LoRa Alliance. “As cities encounter challenges such as pollution, traffic congestion, waste management, and energy efficiency, the adoption of IoT technologies powered by LoRaWAN can facilitate improved resource management and enhance the quality of life for residents. We look forward to showcasing the breadth and depth of LoRaWAN solutions for cities and how they support urban innovation at the upcoming SCEWC.”
The report emphasizes LoRaWAN’s key advantages: long-range communication, minimal energy consumption, and low costs. These features make it ideal for cities aiming to expand their infrastructure while keeping expenses under control. LoRaWAN’s ability to support a wide array of sensors and devices is vital in implementing complex smart-city projects. This network flexibility can enable applications from air quality monitoring to smart waste management—critical tools for cities worldwide as they navigate urban growth.
The LoRa Alliance will bring these report findings to life at the SCEWC, illustrating how LoRaWAN already powers practical urban solutions. Cities like Paris and Amsterdam have adopted LoRaWAN to manage resources more efficiently and support sustainable growth. "LoRaWAN is fast becoming indispensable in the journey to smarter urban environments,” remarked Robin Duke-Woolley, CEO and Chief Analyst at Beecham Research.
“This report seeks to provide clear insights for city planners, technology providers and policymakers on the increasingly broad range of areas where LoRaWAN is already being used in urban environments in all regions worldwide. The potential is very large.”
With smart city deployments accelerating globally, LoRaWAN is positioned as a cost-effective, scalable tool for cities embracing digital transformation. This report offers insight for city planners, policymakers, and technology providers who are shaping the cities of tomorrow.