LoRaWAN connectivity as a service

Simplifying the access to LoRaWAN connectivity

Build your LoRaWAN-based solutions without having to first compose a complex contract with a network operator. Connecting a LoRaWAN device to the cloud has never been so easy.

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Bringing network operators and LoRaWAN consumers closer together

Connectivity as a Service is the shortest path to your LoRaWAN connectivity. It allows network operators to open their networks to the public and customers to access LoRaWAN connectivity in self-service, starting with as little as one device.

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Benefits for connectivity consumers

  • Self-service connectivity

    Get the connectivity you need when it's most convenient for your project and with minimal contract durations. No lock-in effect.

  • Powerful features beyond the LNS

    Benefit from the advanced features of the akenza platform beyond simple connectivity.

  • "Pay as you go" billing

    The connectivity is billed automatically based on your usage. You can activate and deactivate devices every month based on your current needs and still profit from wholesale prices.

Benefits for network operators

  • More users for your LoRaWAN network

    Open your network to a broader audience and support more IoT projects. See how ewz enables smart city use cases in Zurich.

  • Fine grained access control

    Improve your user management capabilities and better control the access to your LNS. The IoT application is decoupled from your LNS.

  • Simplified administration

    Reduce your administrative overhead by converting numerous customers into one single billing contact. As a Network Operator, you bill akenza on a wholesale contract.

  • Cibicom

    Cibicom has designed and built the Danish national radio/TV broadcast network, the nationwide LoRaWAN IoT network and datacentres. Cibicom’s infrastructure covers the most remote parts of Denmark.

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    • CountriesDenmark
    • Pricing0.75
    • Community Networkno
  • Everynet

    Everynet operates neutral-host Low-Power Wide-Area (LPWA) networks in major geographies around the globe. The LoRaWAN infrastructure of Everynet is already operating in numerous countries around the world and constantly expanding its coverage.

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    • CountriesGlobal
    • Pricing0.85 CHF / device / month
    • Community Networkno
  • ewz

    The Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich (ewz) is responsible for the electricity supply in the city of Zurich and parts of the Grisons. ewz is a leading company with pioneering energy and communications solutions. ewz.LoRaWAN, the LoRaWAN network from ewz, allows any smart entity in Zurich to connect its own sensors to the cloud.

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    • CountriesCH
    • Pricing1.1 CHF / device / month
    • Community Networkno
  • Loriot

    Loriot is a network server provider used by a growing number of companies around the world to establish their own enterprise-grade LoRaWAN deployments. Loriot offers a scalable solution for companies of all sizes to support the implementation of their LoRaWAN private networks.

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    • CountriesGlobal
    • Pricing0 CHF / device / month
    • Community Networkyes
  • The Things Network (TTN)

    The Things Network is an open-source network server supported by the TTN community. It is a public network with members all around the world. The whole gateway infrastructure is organically managed by the users of the network, who install the individual gateways when better coverage in a specific area is needed.

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    • CountriesGlobal
    • Pricing0 CHF / device / month
    • Community Networkyes
  • Swisscom Low Power Network (LPN)

    The Swisscom Low Power Network (LPN) covers the majority of Switzerland with its LoRaWAN connectivity infrastructure. This LoRaWAN nationwide network has been implemented by the Swiss national telecom company Swisscom to support the creation of low-power smart solutions in the country. It covers most non-alpine regions and is able to reach more than 90% of the Swiss population.

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    • CountriesCH
    • Pricing0.85 CHF / device / month
    • Community Networkno