Softbank to roll out LoRa network in Japan

(Telecompaper) Japan's Softbank announced plans to roll out a Low Power Wide Area network for IoT services. In the first phase, SoftBank will provide LoRaWAN services by the end of this fiscal year, promising "end-to-end IoT solutions, ranging from device and application support to consulting". The company is working with Actility, Hon Hai Precision Industry and Semtech Corporation to build its LoRaWAN ecosystem.