Semtech and YEAP! Expand LoRa-based networks in Latin America

Semtech Corporation announced today: Argentina-based LoRaWAN network operator YEAP! launched a public LoRaWAN network in Uruguay to take advantage of Semtech's LoRa devices and radio frequency technology (LoRa technology). YEAP!'s network supports the Internet of Things (IoT), And the company is a member of the LoRa Alliance (LoRa Alliance) and recently completed its first phase of deployment in Montevideo, Uruguay, which is the first part of its investment to increase in Uruguay, Paraguay and Greater Latin America. Coverage of LoRaWAN.

'For Latin America, we have a very ambitious and already underway plan. Our new business in Uruguay has increased the scale of the network in Latin America and brought greater to local IoT integrators and solution providers. The ecosystem, 'YEAP! CEO Martin Rajman said.

According to market research firm Micromarket Monitor, the Internet of Things market in Latin America is expected to grow more than three times from $14.2 billion in 2013 to $44.4 billion in 2019. To support this rapid growth, YEAP! has developed a LoRa based Long-distance, low-power infrastructure to support a variety of different solutions, including smart parking, smart lighting and smart energy monitoring. YEAP! solutions can be introduced into existing networks at minimal deployment cost. The low power design of LoRa technology provides the best battery life.

'The Internet of Things industry in Latin America is expanding rapidly, and YEAP! is one of the leading companies in the region to build smart, innovative solutions,' said Vivek Mohan, Director of Internet of Things, Semtech Wireless and Sensing Products Business Unit. 'Based on LoRa The solution is important for Latin America to improve its community services and address everyday challenges, including reducing traffic congestion and conserving natural resources. Semtech's partnership with YEAP! will continue to advance our common goal of creating countless species for multiple vertical markets. LoRa-based usage scenarios. '