Making IoT and 5G connected technology easier to test and deploy
Building a transportation or mobility technology can often mean struggling with the high costs, complexity, and technical barriers of developing IoT and 5G-enabled products. Not to mention, needing access to advanced technology infrastructure needed to scale your innovation.
The Rogers IoT Starter Kit provides an affordable, easy-to-use solution that offers real-time testing, advanced wireless networks, and expert support, helping your start-up accelerate development and prepare for commercialization.
How can the Centre for Integrated Transportation and Mobility (CITM) help? Innovation Factory‘s CITM, strives to build partnerships with leading industry moguls like Rogers Business to bring their unique tools to help our clients grow. This includes the Rogers IoT Starter Kit for start-ups in the transportation and mobility sector.
Backed by the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), CITM is an accelerator program that helps innovators with smart, connected, and electrified transportation and infrastructure solutions.
What is the Rogers IoT Starter Kit?
The Rogers IoT Starter Kit offers start-ups with access to the full Rogers Business network experience to effortlessly test and validate your IoT solutions. With this kit, you get to tap into Rogers’ national wireless network, one of the best in Canada, without needing a long-term contract or huge investment. Whether you’re testing autonomous or connected technology, the kit provides fast, secure connectivity, helping businesses collect and process data quickly and efficiently. It’s the perfect solution for companies needing reliable 5G to bring their IoT based innovations to life.
What is included in the starter kit?
The Rogers IoT Starter Kit includes 3 SIMs with 150MB and 150 SMS messages per SIM, per month for 3 months. This also includes receiving service across Canada on Rogers’ network and access to Rogers Control Centre’s cloud-based platform. All of this, for a nominal cost for up to 6 months for CITM clients.
Advantages of leveraging the Rogers IoT Starter Kit?
In addition to all the capabilities mentioned above, leveraging the Rogers IoT Starter Kit has several advantages:
- Access to Canada’s Leading Network: The kit gives start-ups access to Canada’s only wholly owned communication network, allowing them to fully test and validate their technologies. With nationwide coverage, the Rogers IoT Starter Kit helps companies gather the data they need to make smart and effective decisions.
- Easy SIM Integration: The kit makes it simple to transition from testing to full-scale deployment. The same SIM cards and dashboard used during testing can be seamlessly adapted for larger rollouts, ensuring an efficient and smooth process.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Support: The network dashboard offers real-time insights into device performance, data usage, and troubleshooting. Developers can access APIs for better control of their IoT devices, and Rogers provides a dedicated support team to assist with any challenges, especially for first-time users of private wireless networks.
- Expert Guidance from CITM: CITM helps start-ups make the most of the kit by offering guidance on integrating new technologies like 5G and cloud infrastructure. This support ensures businesses stay competitive and ready for growth, with the Rogers partnership playing a key role in their development.
The collaboration between CITM and Rogers highlights how strategic partnerships can boost innovation and growth for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Through access to Rogers’ IoT Starter Kits, CITM is helping its clients fast-track their development, embrace new technologies, and safeguard their innovations.
Interested in using the IoT Starter Kit? Connect with us to learn more and get started!
