- On March 17, 2025, TRASNA Solutions acquired u-blox’s cellular IoT module business. This strategic move includes intellectual property, technology, and personnel, allowing TRASNA to strengthen its position in the NB-IoT space and accelerate innovation in low-power, wide-area connectivity solutions for industrial and consumer IoT applications.
- In January 2024, Airtel Business partnered with Adani Energy Solutions to power over 20 million smart meters via its nationwide NB-IoT network. The collaboration supports real-time data collection, enhanced utility management, and improved energy efficiency, showcasing a massive scale deployment of NB-IoT in India’s energy sector.
- In July 2024, STMicroelectronics launched its ST87M01 module using Ceva's Dragonfly NB-IoT platform. The integration delivers reliable, low-power cellular connectivity with built-in GNSS, targeting smart meters, asset trackers, and industrial IoT, supporting scalable deployment with extended battery life and accurate location tracking.
- In February 2024, BT rolled out a nationwide NB-IoT network in the UK, enabling smart city innovations. The network supports low-bandwidth devices for infrastructure monitoring, energy management, and water usage. It reflects growing government and private sector interest in smart infrastructure supported by efficient IoT connectivity.
