# The Things Network

> The Things Network is a global, open LoRaWAN® network for the Internet of Things, built by a community of developers and initiated by The Things Industries. Anyone can connect LoRaWAN devices and gateways to it free of charge, under a Fair Use Policy (30 seconds of uplink airtime and 10 downlinks per device per day); businesses that need an SLA use The Things Stack Cloud from The Things Industries.

This site, www.thethingsnetwork.org, hosts the community: local communities in cities and regions all over the world (each with its own page and updates), global updates from The Things Network, the documentation (/docs/), the LoRaWAN device repository (/device-repository/) and the forum (/forum).

Links ending in `.md` are plain-markdown copies of a web page, made for language models; every copy names its web page, which is the canonical URL to cite.

## Learn

- [Get started](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/get-started): how to start: The Things Network (free, community) or The Things Stack Cloud (commercial)
- [LoRaWAN® fundamentals](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/): how LoRaWAN® works: the radio layer, the network architecture, security, frequency plans
- [Certification](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/achievements): The Things Network certification
- [The Things Academy](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/achievements/a/the-things-academy/)

## Community

- [Communities](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community): directory of the local communities
- [Forum](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/forum): the community forum: questions and answers about LoRaWAN and The Things Network
- [Start a community](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/start-a-community): how to start a local community

## Resources

- [Documentation](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/): documentation: devices, gateways, The Things Stack, integrations
- [Device Repository](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/device-repository/): LoRaWAN devices and gateways with their specifications and payload formatters
- [Help & user guide](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/help): how this website works

## More on this site

- [Global updates](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/articles): news and announcements from The Things Network
- [Community updates](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/posts): posts from the local communities
- [Coverage map](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/map): gateways of The Things Network on a map
- [Airtime calculator](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/airtime-calculator): time on air of a LoRaWAN message per region, data rate and payload

## Documentation and devices

- [Documentation index](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/llms.txt): every documentation page, as markdown
- [Device Repository index](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/device-repository/llms.txt): every LoRaWAN device, as markdown
- Every documentation and device page has a markdown copy at its URL + `index.html.md`, e.g. https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/what-is-lorawan/index.html.md.

## Communities

- [Community directory](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community): 1188 local communities
- Every community page has a markdown copy at its URL + `index.html.md`, e.g. https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/community/<slug>/index.html.md; every post at its URL + `.md`.
- [All communities with their markdown links](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/llms-full.txt)

## Latest global updates

- [Second Wave: IoT Security Foundation, EDGE AI FOUNDATION, Eclipse Foundation, and Zephyr Project Join The Things Conference 2026 as Ecosystem Partners (2026-05-22)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/second-wave-iot-security-foundation-edge-ai-foundation-eclipse-foundation-and-zephyr-project-join-the-things-conference-2026-as-ecosystem-partners.md): Under the theme "Put Your Demo Where Your Mouth Is," The Things Conference brings together the organizations defining what secure, intelligent, and open IoT loo
- [The Things Conference 2026 Unites Global Wireless Standards Bodies Under "Put Your Demo Where Your Mouth Is" (2026-05-13)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-2026-unites-global-wireless-standards-bodies-under-put-your-demo-where-your-mouth-is.md): The Things Conference 2026 today announced its first wave of ecosystem partners: Bluetooth SIG , Connectivity Standards Alliance , DECT Forum , Wi-Fi Alliance ,
- [Squeezing every drop of juice from your energy source (2025-10-13)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/squeezing-every-drop-of-juice-from-your-energy-source-1.md): Not long ago, energy harvesting in IoT was more curiosity than capability. A lemon-powered microcontroller as a demo could make a crowd smile, but rarely sparke
- [Solar Energy Harvesting for Scalable IoT: Practical guide from industry experts at The Things Conference (2025-08-28)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/solar-energy-harvesting-for-scalable-iot-practical-guide-from-industry-experts-at-the-things-conference.md): At The Things Conference 2025, a global hub for IoT innovation, we see energy harvesting playing a pivotal role in building autonomous devices that scale across
- [The Things Conference 2025 welcomes the Eclipse Foundation to Amsterdam (2025-06-12)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-2025-welcomes-the-eclipse-foundation-to-amsterdam.md): The Things Conference , the premier global event for open-source IoT, edge computing, and connectivity innovation, today announced that the Eclipse Foundation w
- [Arduino Joins Forces with The Things Conference to Champion IoT Collaboration (2025-05-30)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/arduino-joins-forces-with-the-things-conference-to-champion-iot-collaboration.md): Arduino – global leader in open-source hardware – is partnering with The Things Conference , returning to Amsterdam on 23–24 September 2025, to champion the pow
- [LoRa Alliance® and The Things Industries Celebrate Global Traction of LoRaWAN®, Embracing the Future of IoT at The Things Conference 2025 (2025-05-26)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/lora-alliance-and-the-things-industries-celebrate-global-traction-of-lorawan-embracing-the-future-of-iot-at-the-things-conference-2025.md): The LoRa Alliance and The Things Conference announced their continued collaboration for the flagship event about LoRaWAN, Edge and IoT, taking place on 23-24 Se
- [The Things Conference and Z-Wave Alliance Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance IoT Connectivity (2025-05-08)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-and-z-wave-alliance-announce-strategic-collaboration-to-advance-iot-connectivity.md): This year, The Things Conference is expanding to the topics of Edge and IoT, featuring leading experts, hands-on workshops, and cutting-edge IoT showcases. Join
- [The Zephyr® Project Joins The Things Conference 2025 as Ecosystem Partner to Showcase Innovations in Embedded Systems and IoT (2025-04-28)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-zephyr-project-joins-the-things-conference-2025-as-ecosystem-partner-to-showcase-innovations-in-embedded-and-iot.md): The Things Conference, the world’s leading event on Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and IoT, is pleased to announce the Zephyr® Project as an official Ecos
- [Visit The Things Pavilion at IOT Solutions World Congress 2025 (2025-03-20)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/visit-the-things-pavilion-at-iot-solutions-world-congress-2025.md): Mark your calendars for 13-15 May 2025 and join us in Barcelona at the IOT Solutions World Congress for an exclusive experience at The Things Pavilion : a dedic
- [The Things Conference 2025 Expands Collaboration with EDGE AI FOUNDATION to Drive Innovation in Low-Power IoT and Edge AI (2025-03-03)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-2025-expands-collaboration-with-edge-ai-foundation-to-drive-innovation-in-low-power-iot-and-edge-ai.md): The Things Conference 2025 is set to return bigger and better than ever on 23-24 September, 2025, bringing together the world’s leading experts, developers, and
- [The Things Conference 2025: More Edge, More IoT, More Access! (2025-02-27)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-2025-more-edge-more-iot-more-access.md): The Things Conference exists to unlock the massive untapped potential of the Internet of Things and Edge applications. Its mission is to inspire businesses with
- [Connexin storm The Things Conference with calls for LPWAN to be considered critical infrastructure (2024-11-05)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/connexin-storm-the-things-conference-with-calls-for-lpwan-to-be-considered-critical-infrastructure.md): The shameless PR stunt that had attendees joining arms and supporting the cause. UK-based smarter infrastructure specialist, Connexin, launched a new movement a
- [The Things Industries Launches Next-Generation Managed LoRaWAN® Gateway (2024-10-23)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-industries-launches-next-generation-managed-lorawan-gateway.md): The Things Industries , a leading provider of IoT solutions, is proud to announce the launch of The Things Indoor Gateway Pro, the next-generation managed LoRaW
- [Dracula Technologies Showcases Energy Harvested IoT Solutions at The Things Conference: Reducing TCO of large enterprise IoT deployments (2024-09-19)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/dracula-technologies-showcases-energy-harvested-iot-solutions-at-the-things-conference-reducing-tco-of-large-enterprise-iot-deployments.md): At this year’s The Things Conference in Amsterdam, Dracula Technologies , a leader in printed organics photovoltaic solutions, will demonstrate how its innovati
- [Milesight Showcases Cutting-Edge LoRaWAN Solutions at The Things Conference 2024 (2024-09-18)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/milesight-showcases-cutting-edge-lorawan-solutions-at-the-things-conference-2024.md): Milesight , a leading provider of multi-dimensional sensing products empowered by IoT technologies, taking place at the De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam. This year's
- [Thermokon Sensortechnik at The Things Conference 2024: Driving Value Creation in Building Management through LoRaWAN sensors (2024-09-17)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/thermokon-sensortechnik-at-the-things-conference-2024-driving-value-creation-in-building-management-through-lorawan-sensors.md): Keynote Speakers Mario Schröder and Marco Dietz to Address the Future of HVAC and IoT in Existing Buildings Thermokon Sensortechnik , a global leader in sensor
- [MClimate Introduces Innovative Devices at The Things Conference Set to Transform Building Retrofitting – 16A Switch and Power Meter and 16A Dry Switch. (2024-09-16)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/mclimate-introduces-innovative-devices-at-the-things-conference-set-to-transform-building-retrofitting-16a-switch-and-power-meter-and-16a-dry-switch.md): MClimate created a LoRaWAN device that packs all the functionality of standard switches into a compact design that fits seamlessly behind most wall switches and
- [The Things Conference 2024 announces the first 43 partners to join the event on 25-26 September (2024-03-28)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-2024-announces-the-first-43-partners-to-join-the-event-on-25-26-september.md): The Things Conference, the flagship event that gathers 1500+ LoRaWAN ecosystem members, is returning on 25-26 September 2024. The event will focus on showcasing
- [LoRaWAN® Excellence: Extended Film by The Things Industries (2024-01-29)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/lorawan-excellence-extended-film-by-the-things-industries.md): Explore the depths of LoRaWAN scalability and its effectiveness in managing massive device numbers without congestion. Through practical experiences across dive
- [The Things Stack Community Edition (TTSCE) is now The Things Stack Sandbox (TTSS) (2023-12-21)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-stack-community-edition-ttsce-is-now-the-things-stack-sandbox-ttss.md): Since the very early days of LoRaWAN, The Things Network Foundation is committed to simplifying LoRaWAN and providing easy access to The Things Network communit
- [New LoRa world record: 1336 km / 830 mi (2023-09-07)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/new-lora-world-record-1336-km-830-mi.md): The long term LoRaWAN® distance world record of 832 km / 517 mi has been broken. The new record now stands at 1336 km / 830 miles. After 3 years, the new world
- [Wireless Solutions for a Wide Range of Industrial Applications (2023-08-31)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/wireless-solutions-for-a-wide-range-of-industrial-applications.md): Pepperl+Fuchs Presents Performance-Optimized Ultrasonic Sensors and Innovative Prototypes from the WILSEN Product Family Battery-operated wireless sensors with
- [Remote Monitoring of the Infrastructure in Rural Alaska with LoRaWAN® (2023-06-30)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/remote-monitoring-of-the-infrastructure-in-rural-alaska-with-lorawan.md): In the vast and remote landscapes of Alaska, providing essential services like healthcare, clean water, and sanitation systems to rural communities is a complex
- [Top Trends and Innovations in LoRaWAN: What to Expect at The Things Conference 2023 (2023-06-14)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/top-trends-and-innovations-in-lorawan-what-to-expect-at-the-things-conference-2023.md): The IoT market has immense growth potential, with an estimated $5.5 trillion to $12.6 trillion in global value by 2030, according to a McKinsey report . As we l
- [IoT Now Magazine, Q2 2023: The ever-increasing challenges of securing IoT (2023-06-12)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/iot-now-magazine-q2-2023-the-ever-increasing-challenges-of-securing-iot.md): Written by IoT Now Meet Laird at The Things Conference 2023, on 21-22 September in Amsterdam This issue of IoT Now focuses on the challenges associated with sec
- [9 reasons why you should move from The Things Network to The Things Industries (2023-06-09)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/9-reasons-why-you-should-move-from-the-things-network-to-the-things-industries.md): The LoRaWAN® market is growing rapidly, with projections to reach $6.2 billion by 2026 . As the IoT projects are growing more and more, they require better mana
- [The IoT Adoption Boom – Everything You Need to Know (2023-06-07)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-iot-adoption-boom-everything-you-need-to-know.md): Written by IoT Now In an age when we seem to go through technology boom after technology boom, it’s hard to imagine one sticking out. However, IoT adoption, or
- [Indicate office occupancy with kuando Busylight by Plenom (2023-04-04)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/indicate-office-occupancy-with-kuando-busylight-by-plenom.md): The kuando Busylight IoT Omega from Plenom , an office intelligence solution provider, is an exciting LoRaWAN-enabled device with a light function and many capa
- [The Things Conference United States will take place on 17-18 May 2023 at IoT Tech Expo in Santa Clara (2023-03-21)](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/the-things-conference-united-states-will-take-place-on-17-18-may-2023-at-iot-tech-expo-in-santa-clara.md): The Things Conference on Tour , an event highlighting the most exciting use cases on the LPWAN market , is coming to the United States on 17-18 May 2023 . The e
- [All global updates, full text](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/llms-full.txt)

## Optional

- [Full text of all global updates and the community list](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/llms-full.txt)
- [Sitemap of this site](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/sitemap.xml)
- [Sitemap of the documentation](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/sitemap.xml)
- [Sitemap of the device repository](https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/device-repository/sitemap.xml)