Stevenage

Our mission is to provide the entirety of Stevenage, and surrounds, with Internet of Things data connectivity by deploying our own carrier grade infrastructure allowing its citizens, students and local companies to be part of the smart city revolution.

We have a meetup group here: https://www.meetup.com/Stevenage-Internet-of-Things-Meetup-Group/ We are delighted to have you join the community. Contact the core team and help us unleash the Internet of Things in Stevenage.

The question you are asking: Why The Things Network and not 5G?

5G is a short range, higher power consumption, fast throughput, low latency, can't get through obstacles, expensive solution for a simple service that needs long range, low power, low cost (and nil cost for using the network) for the tiny little bits and Bytes of data 'most' IoT devices require.

5G video cameras will be great, but you don't need 5G to receive a teeny tiny message to your app service to tell you that a door has been opened, your fridge has gone over temp or your field is too dry.

Each outdoor Things Network covers up to 10km radius (ok let's be realistic it's not as far, but you get the idea), AND can penetrate buildings. So you don't need hundreds of 5G short range antennas to cover a town, and smaller ones in a building. So TTN offers pervasive connectivity with no micro hubs unless you have an underground car park or dungeon.

The Things Network can also support thousands of sensors, so unless you really want to stream from your cat's collar cam, The Things Network is your IoT friend.

For developers and makers (3D printers welcome), we have Audrino and Raspberry Pi boards that you can tinker with on your fav ideas.

Need to host applications, we can help with that as well. Ollie is our night owl developer and creates our platforms, so we can help. We also have friendly 3D designers and manufacturers for your final design concept and product launches.

So welcome all to THE Internet of Things - a community network powered by the community.