Drop Wireless Joins LoRa Alliance® to Expand Its Decentralized Wireless Network and Drive IoT Innovation
October 30, 2023 — Irvine, CA — Drop Wireless, a leading innovator in decentralized wireless networks, is pleased to announce that it has officially joined the LoRa Alliance®. Since 2019, Drop Wireless has been building an extensive multi-protocol network with more than 1,400 wireless nodes deployed across 14 countries. By joining the LoRa Alliance, Drop Wireless is poised to advance its mission to connect underserved communities, bolster smart city infrastructure, and drive IoT innovation on a global scale.
Drop Wireless has been at the forefront of pioneering diverse connectivity solutions using the LoRaWAN® standard to address connectivity challenges. Notably, Drop Wireless has provided reliable, cost-effective connectivity to support remote healthcare services and to power smart meter projects in remote areas of underserved countries. Through its scalable solutions, Drop Wireless has helped deliver essential services in regions where traditional infrastructure is lacking or prohibitively expensive.
In addition to remote healthcare and smart metering, Drop Wireless has demonstrated success in smart buildings and cities, utilizing hybrid technologies that combine LoRaWAN with other protocols. This distinctive multi-protocol approach positions Drop Wireless as a leader in delivering adaptable, robust connectivity solutions tailored to meet urban infrastructure needs. Its technology sets a new benchmark for flexibility and reliability, distinguishing it from traditional market competitors.
Joining the LoRa Alliance marks a significant milestone for Drop Wireless, as it enhances its reach and reaffirms its commitment to the global IoT ecosystem. Access to the LoRa Alliance’s collaborative environment and technical resources will allow Drop Wireless to accelerate product development and deploy LoRaWAN solutions that address critical connectivity gaps in both rural and urban areas.
“Joining the LoRa Alliance enables Drop Wireless to further its vision for decentralized wireless connectivity and IoT innovation,” said Andrew Baek, CEO of Drop Wireless. “This is an excellent opportunity for us to collaborate with alliance members to create meaningful solutions that address global connectivity needs, especially in underserved areas.”
“Network diversity and using LoRaWAN as part of complementary technology solutions are at the core of the technology’s value proposition,” stated Alper Yegin, CEO of LoRa Alliance. “It is exciting to see how Drop Wireless is leveraging these benefits to deploy LoRaWAN solutions across diverse sectors, from healthcare to smart infrastructure. I am pleased to welcome Drop Wireless to the LoRa Alliance and look forward to its contributions and active participation in our ecosystem.”
For more information on Drop Wireless and its mission to connect the world, visit https://dropwireless.io/.
LoRa Alliance® and LoRaWAN® are marks used under license from the LoRa Alliance.
About Drop Wireless
Drop Wireless is a community-driven wireless network company focused on decentralized connectivity. The company’s multi-protocol network provides coverage in underserved areas, supports smart infrastructure in urban settings, and enables IoT use cases that span remote healthcare, environmental monitoring, and beyond. With its commitment to bridging the digital divide, Drop Wireless is paving the way for a more connected future.
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