Global IoT Networks Debut at Mobile World Congress: First‑Ever Multi‑Country RPMA Deployments in the Middle East and Brazil

This week at Mobile World Congress, two groundbreaking IoT machine networks were announced across the Middle East and Brazil, promising global connectivity for a wide range of IoT devices and applications.

Ingenu Inc. and MEC Telematik unveiled the Machine Network, a new RPMA (Random Phase Multiple Access)–based infrastructure that will span the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. When fully operational, the Middle‑East network will become the world’s largest multi‑country M2M/IoT network, covering Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, and additional GCC states.

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The network is designed to deliver affordable, reliable connectivity for use cases such as asset tracking, logistics, environmental monitoring, and smart‑city initiatives. MEC Telematik will fund and lead the build‑out, targeting completion by the end of 2017.

Introducing RPMA Technology

RPMA is purpose‑built for M2M/IoT connectivity, offering unrivaled range, coverage, and capacity while demanding minimal power. Its low‑power design extends battery life, and its efficient spectrum usage means far fewer towers are needed—typically one tower per 10–30 devices versus conventional cellular.

“The Middle East is adopting the Internet of Things faster than any other region, driven by a strong focus on sustainability and smart technologies,” said Fred Wohl, CEO of MEC Telematik. “We selected Ingenu because its network is specifically engineered for machine connectivity, and we are thrilled to bring RPMA to the Middle East, unlocking countless IoT opportunities.”

Expanded IoT Connectivity for Brazil

Datorá Telecomunicações Ltda has partnered with Ingenu to deploy the RPMA network across Brazil’s 200‑plus‑million‑strong population. The rollout will support applications in agriculture, environmental monitoring, logistics, and smart‑city projects, with full coverage expected by late 2018.

The network will integrate with Datorá’s IoT Connectivity Abstraction Layer (IoT CAL) Solution, enabling seamless connectivity across diverse client environments.

“Brazil’s IoT market is growing rapidly, and our partnership with Ingenu brings unmatched network availability and integration flexibility,” said Tomas Fuchs, CEO of Datora Group. “Together, we can deliver innovative IoT solutions that meet the country’s evolving needs.”

John Horn, CEO of Ingenu, added, “This partnership represents our largest deployment in Latin America to date. Aligning with Datora allows us to support Brazil’s connectivity ambitions and extend RPMA’s reach.”

The announcement follows recent news that Brazil and the European Union plan to invest 16 million euros (US$16.8 million) in IoT cloud computing and 5G network projects. The Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovations and Communications (MCTIC) and the national research network (RNP) have opened registrations for the fourth Brazil‑EU coordinated ICT call.