• Europe has approved a new regulatory framework to promote the application of LoRaWAN sensors

• Today, with the accelerated penetration of Internet of Things (iot) technology, low-power wide area networks (LPWAN) have become the key link connecting the physical world with digital systems. Among them, the LoRaWAN protocol, with its technical advantages of low power consumption, long distance and wide coverage, has natural potential in the field of sensor applications. Recently, the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) under the Conference of the European Post and Telecommunications Authority (CEPT) officially approved a new regulatory framework, injecting strong impetus into the application of LoRaWAN sensors and opening a new chapter in the development of the Internet of Things in Europe.
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• 1. Spectrum Rule Innovation: Breaking the Core Bottleneck of LoRaWAN Deployment
• The standardized use of spectrum resources is the prerequisite for the large-scale application of wireless communication technology. The core breakthrough of the new regulatory framework in Europe this time lies in the systematic optimization of spectrum management. The framework explicitly allows for direct communication (LPD-S) between satellites and low-power devices within the 862-870 MHZ short-range device (SRD) frequency band. This adjustment has completely changed the previous limitation of LoRaWAN's reliance on ground infrastructure.
• Previously, Europe imposed strict constraints on the use of the 868MHz frequency band. Not only was the maximum equivalent omnidirectional radiated power (EIRP) limited to 16dBm, but the transmission duty cycle was also not allowed to exceed 1%. Moreover, the equipment was required to have LBT (Listen Before Talk) channel monitoring capabilities. The new framework provides a more flexible communication path for LoRaWAN devices by establishing a spectrum coordination scheme between satellites and ground equipment, while ensuring that existing users are not disturbed.
• For instance, sensors deployed in remote areas can directly transmit data via satellite without the need to build additional ground gateways. This change has fully unleashed the 10-kilometer long-distance communication advantage of sensors such as SenseCAP S210X. The clarification of spectrum rules also provides enterprises with clear compliance guidelines, reducing the policy risks in equipment research and development as well as deployment.

2.Scene boundary expansion: Application upgrade from urban core to full coverage

The breakthrough in the regulatory framework has directly driven the application scenarios of LoRaWAN sensors to extend from traditional fields to the entire domain, especially achieving application breakthroughs in areas with weak ground network coverage. The new framework clearly lists logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring and remote asset management as key areas for empowerment. Through the collaboration of satellites and ground networks, a comprehensive perception network without blind spots is constructed.

In the field of smart agriculture, this transformation has brought revolutionary impacts. In the vast farmlands and pastures of Europe, the SenseCAP S2101 temperature and humidity sensor can accurately monitor environmental parameters ranging from -40 ℃ to 85℃. With an IP66 protection rating, it can withstand harsh conditions such as heavy rain and strong ultraviolet rays. With the satellite communication supported by the new framework, even in remote pastures without ground gateways, sensors can transmit the temperature and humidity data inside livestock sheds to the cloud in real time, helping farmers remotely control the environment.

In the field of logistics, sensors in cold chain transportation can track the temperature changes of goods throughout the journey. Satellite communication ensures the continuity of data during cross-national and cross-regional transportation, solving the problem of coverage gaps in traditional ground networks. In terms of environmental monitoring, light intensity sensors deployed in mountainous areas and forests can provide continuous data support for ecological protection through long-distance communication functions, and the 10-year battery life further reduces maintenance costs.

3.Activation of ecological vitality: Building a collaborative system from technology to market

The implementation of the new regulatory framework not only optimizes the technical application environment but also promotes the all-round upgrade of the LoRaWAN industrial ecosystem. As an important participant in the framework formulation, the LoRa Alliance's in-depth cooperation with European regulatory authorities has ensured the synergy between policies and technical standards. The planning for non-terrestrial networks (NTN) in the LoRa Alliance's technical roadmap to be released in 2024 has received specific support in this regulatory framework.