WAN consortia
These organizations cover the various long-range (LPWAN) communication and protocols. Some require membership for usage rights, while others are open protocols.
Weightless SIG
The details of the organization are as follows:
- Founded: 2012
- Corporate membership: Unknown
- Website link: www.weightless.org
The nonprofit Weightless SIG was formed to sponsor and support the various Weightless LPWAN protocols. There are three standards supported by the SIG: Weightless-N for low-cost and long battery life, Weightless-P for two-way communication with a full set of features, and Weightless-W, which includes an extensive set of features and capabilities.
The intention is to set a standard for use cases such as smart meters, vehicle tracking, and even rural broadband. Weightless focuses predominantly on usage in medical and industrial environments. While the standard is open, there is a required qualification process. Members are entitled...