T-MOBILE EXPANDS COVERAGE OF THE NETWORK FOR THE INTERNET OF THINGS

T-Mobile has expanded the coverage of the NB-IoT network for the Internet of Things

In the Czech Republic, this network is now under pilot operation with selected customers

In certain European countries, roaming services in the networks operated by members of Deutsche Telekom Group are also available

T-Mobile’s selected customers are already using expanded coverage of the newnetwork for the Internet of Things (IoT) within pilot operation. The NB-IoT (Narrowband-Internet of Things) LTE standard is a subset of LTE technologies and is intended for devices with low power consumption and limited transmission bandwidth, which are typical for the Internet of Things. T-Mobile is offering companies that are interested in using this network the opportunity to test it in the pilot operation.

Using 200 base stations, the NB-IoT LTE network is currently available in Prague and its vicinity, Beroun, Mladá Boleslav and Brno. Along with the expansion of coverage in the Czech Republic, the possibilities of roaming in the NB-IoT networks operated within Deutsche Telekom Group are also being expanded. Full-fledged IoT roaming is available to Czech customers on the entire territory of Austria, Croatia and the Netherlands; coverage is being expanded or will be expanded in the coming months to the entire territory in Germany, Greece, Poland and Slovakia. Deployment of the NB-IoT network in Hungary is at a similar stage as in the Czech Republic. Nationwide coverage is available also in the United States.

T-Mobile Czech Republic is thus fulfilling its plan of becoming the leader in provision of network, technological and application solutions for the Internet of Things. The operator is planning to gradually achieve nationwide coverage with the NB-IoT network.

Up-to-date coverage maps can be found HERE.

T-Mobile Czech Republic, a member of the international telecommunications group Deutsche Telekom, has almost 6.2 million customers, the number-one operator in the Czech market. T-Mobile is an integrated operator: in addition to telecommunications services, it offers comprehensive ICT solutions not only for companies, but also for other organizations and individuals. It provides outstanding services in the high-speed network, which was proved repeatedly by benchmark testing performed by umlaut (former P3) with Best-in-Test seal.

T-Mobile Czech Republic places emphasis on taking a responsible approach to the environment and society. It adheres to fair business practices, helps beneficial applications and services to see the light of day, supports non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals, and lends a helping hand whenever crisis situations arise. The company’s employees serve as volunteers in many places across the entire Czech Republic.

More information about the company is available at www.t-mobile.cz, www.t-press.cz (the portal for journalists) and www.t-mobile.cz/pomahame (information on the company’s CSR activities).

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