1.4
Sigfox radio network
The ELOC3 is Sigfox Ready certified. The purchase of an ELOC3 automatically includes a limited
service package for the use of the Sigfox network. The Sigfox LPWAN radio network is set up by the
French telecommunications company Sigfox. It is a Low Power Wide Area Network, which enables
the wireless connection of low-energy devices, such as smart devices or battery-powered sensors,
to the Internet. The devices send small amounts of data at fixed intervals to a base station. The
base station then forwards the message to the receiver's database. To date (as of 2019), 60
countries and regions are covered by the Sigfox network. An overview of the areas covered can be
found at:
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https://www.sigfox.com/en/coverage
If there is no Sigfox network in your region, you can contact Sigfox at
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https://www.sigfox.com/en/coverage/become-so
to become a Sigfox operator.
Sigfox uses an ultra narrow band radio system. A long-range signal in the SRD (short-range device)
band is used (868 megahertz in Europe) which also penetrates buildings and infrastructure. One
main advantage of this network is that the user does not need any SIM cards or roaming.
General information of Radio Configuration (RC) Zones:
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Radio Configuration 1 (RC1) covering Europe, Oman and South Africa
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Radio Configuration 2 (RC2) covering North America and Brasil
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Radio Configuration 3 (RC3) covering Japan
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Radio Configuration 4 (RC4) covering South America, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,
Taiwan
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Radio Configuration 5 (RC5) covering South Korea
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