KT Corporation, LG Electronics, and Vodafone Group Services have joined Sisvel’s Cellular IoT patent pool, reinforcing its position as the go-to licensing solution for manufacturers of cellular IoT devices. With these latest additions, the pool now offers access to over 50% of all NB-IoT and LTE-M Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) through a single licence. Sisvel’s programme allows implementers to secure rights to 34 distinct patent portfolios in one straightforward transaction, with licensing fees starting as low as US$0.08 per device.
The Sisvel Cellular IoT programme brings together a wide range of patent holders from across the telecommunications and IoT sectors, including mobile infrastructure providers, component manufacturers, and network operators. These participants are united by their commitment to advancing the growth of cellular IoT across various industries.
“We are proud to welcome LG Electronics, KT Corporation and Vodafone as our newest members. Their presence significantly strengthens the patent coverage available through the pool,” said Sven Torringer, Programme Manager, Sisvel Cellular IoT. “From day one, our aim has been to provide cellular IoT device makers with the predictability they need to scale up their businesses while ensuring a fair return for innovators. Coupled with our recent deal with Nordic Semiconductor, today’s announcement underlines the growing industry consensus around our solution.”
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