1、Powered by Narrow Band Internet of Things(NB-IoT)Igniting connected digitalisationApril 20222Document Classification:KPMG Confidential 2022 KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP,an Indian Limited Liability Partnership and a member firm of the KPMG global organisation of independent member firms

2、 affiliated with KPMG International Limited,a private English company limited by guarantee.All rights reserved.Foreword KPMG in IndiaTelecom has long been synonymous with mobility and connectivity in India,the second most populous country in the world with 1.3 billion people.The telecom industry tod

3、ay is entering an exciting era of innovation.IoT(Internet of Things)as a technology especially NB-IoT(Narrow Band IoT)promises to create better and secure experiences for all by transforming connectivity.After almost two years under siege from COVID-19,the business sector has far more confident outl

4、ook for 2022 as companies take the initiative to invest in growth.The momentum for digital transformation to set the agenda and drive the recovery has never been stronger.Companies and clients are looking to move quickly on ambitious development projects and digital initiatives that would make their

5、 businesses more efficient,more resilient,and more competitive.NB-IoT would help usher this digital transformation by(a)enabling traditional businesses to operate smartly via smart meters,smart trackers and(b)opening up new industry opportunities like eHealth and smart city.As per IEEE(The Institute

6、 of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)“Narrowband Internet of Things(NB-IoT)is an emerging cellular technology that will provide improved coverage for massive number of low-throughput low-cost devices with low device power consumption in delay-tolerant applications”1.Around the world more than 15