Deutsche Telekom Enhances Global IoT Connectivity with Bridge Alliance Membership

Deutsche Telekom Enhances Global IoT Connectivity with Bridge Alliance Membership

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s IoT subsidiary has joined the Bridge Alliance, enhancing global IoT connectivity and simplifying international operations for businesses. This partnership, the first of its kind for a European telecommunications company, allows for seamless IoT integration across Europe and APAC, supported by a unified contract and service framework. The collaboration underscores Deutsche Telekom’s commitment to providing innovative, reliable, and compliant IoT solutions worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 8-AUG-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom’s IoT subsidiary has announced its membership in the Bridge Alliance, a strategic move that bolsters IoT business opportunities between Europe and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This partnership marks Deutsche Telekom as the first European telecommunications company to join the 35-member strong Bridge Alliance, which includes mobile communications companies from APAC, the Middle East, and Africa.

Expanding Global IoT Reach

The partnership with Bridge Alliance allows Deutsche Telekom to offer seamless global IoT connectivity solutions, providing significant flexibility to meet the diverse needs of international customers. Dennis Nikles, Managing Director of Deutsche Telekom IoT, highlighted the benefits: “We are very pleased to now be a strong partner for the Bridge Alliance. By pooling the know-how and technical expertise of all members, we can always offer our customers the best connectivity solution for their global challenges.”

Key Benefits for Businesses

• Simplified IoT Business in Europe for APAC Companies: Asian companies, particularly those in the electric vehicle market, can now more easily conduct IoT business in Europe.
• Enhanced Global Offering: European customers also gain from this partnership, with access to a robust global IoT solution under a single contract, management system, and standardized service.
• Centralized Management: The T IoT Hub serves as a central point of contact, streamlining the management of all IoT connections and reducing administrative efforts associated with multiple operator platforms.

One-Stop Solution for Global IoT Connectivity

The collaboration ensures that companies can deploy and manage their IoT solutions internationally without needing to negotiate separate agreements with local providers. This approach eliminates the complexities of managing numerous operator platforms and enhances operational efficiency. Deutsche Telekom offers a comprehensive package that includes global connectivity, a single service team, and a unified procurement process, all governed by consistent global service level agreements.

Navigating Local Regulations

Operating on a global scale necessitates adherence to diverse local regulations, such as restrictions on permanent roaming and data export. The Bridge Alliance enables its members to provide compliant local connectivity under global contracts, ensuring that Deutsche Telekom’s customers can navigate these regulatory landscapes effectively.

Continued Network of Networks Strategy

This partnership extends Deutsche Telekom’s successful “network of networks” strategy, which recently saw the launch of tariffs for Satellite IoT. Combined with terrestrial mobile communications technologies like NB-IoT, LTE-M, 4G, and 5G, Deutsche Telekom now offers highly reliable hybrid global connectivity. Additionally, the company has over 600 international roaming agreements and a transatlantic cooperation with T-Mobile in the USA.

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