Decentralized communications network Chirp announced that it has become a member of the LoRa Alliance®, a non-profit organization that includes 400 members, including Amazon Web Services, Orange and Chevron, dedicated to promoting the success of the LoRaWAN® standard for Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity.
The LoRaWAN protocol was specifically designed to enable low power, long range communication for IoT devices, making it ideal for connecting battery-powered devices over large areas where battery life is a primary concern. The LoRa Alliance drives the adoption of the technology and serves as the sole global standard-setting body for the LoRaWAN protocol.
Chirp’s radio-agnostic, carrier-grade network for IoT devices supports LoRa 2.4GHz. Already deployed in 35 countries, including Germany and Spain, Chirp’s network has multiple failover options, including cellular backhaul, to provide continuous signal quality. The entire network is equipped with GPS and Semtech’s SX1303 chipset to provide accurate time stamping. Additionally, Chirp offers Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) capabilities.
Joining the LoRa Alliance places Chirp in a prestigious industry network, gaining credibility and strengthening its market position, and Chirp’s decentralized approach will significantly expand the coverage of LoRaWAN networks, fostering ecosystem growth and innovation.
Commenting on the partnership, Tim Kravchunovsky, founder and CEO of Chirp, said: “As a decentralized network that supports all kinds of devices on LoRaWAN networks, Chirp can help grow the LoRa Alliance protocol and projects on a global scale. We share the Alliance’s vision of building a sustainable IoT network that benefits disadvantaged communities while protecting the planet’s resources.”
Alper Yegin, interim CEO and Chairman of the LoRa Alliance, added: “Network flexibility is one of the key differentiators of the LoRaWAN protocol, so we are pleased to see Chirp’s decentralized approach, particularly their focus on improving network quality and reliability, demonstrating the benefits of decentralization on public LoRaWAN networks. We are pleased to welcome Chirp to the Alliance and look forward to their contributions to advancing the standard and further expanding the availability of LoRaWAN networks.”
This news follows Chirp’s announcement that it has joined the NEXA consortium to advance the application of blockchain technology across Germany’s innovative industries. Chirp also recently joined the industry-leading Chainlink BUILD program for innovative Web3 projects.
