M1 launches commercial NB-IoT network in Singapore

Singapore telecom operator M1 has launched what it claims to be Southeast Asia’s first commercial, nationwide NB-IoT network. This network will enable solution providers and businesses to launch smart solutions to further the country’s smart nation initiative, the telco said.  Some of the advantages of NB-IoT technology include low-bandwidth, robust indoor penetration and efficient power usage. M1 and its partners currently offer IoT solutions such as smart energy management for buildings, environmental monitoring, asset tracking and fleet management. M1 said that the NB-IoT network will spur the development of many more solutions in the future.