BT has announced the launch of its NB-IoT network to support the growth of UK smart cities and industries. The network, which boasts coverage of 97% of the UK population, leverages EE’s mobile network infrastructure.
The deployment of this network marks a significant milestone in BT’s efforts to drive the evolution of smart cities. It enables a plethora of use cases aimed at monitoring and optimising energy consumption, storage, and distribution. Moreover, the agricultural sector stands to benefit from IoT connectivity, as evidenced by BT’s previous trials involving sensors to monitor haystack temperature and mitigate fire risks, along with ensuring the security of livestock through gate sensors.
