If you've ventured into the vast Brazilian countryside, you've likely encountered a significant challenge — unreliable connectivity. This issue becomes even more pressing in the context of smart farming. Many rural regions in Brazil remain untouched by the possibilities of LoRaWAN and IoT connectivity. TagoIO is thrilled to announce its new integration with BrDot in response to this critical issue. Despite advancements, it's important to note that according to the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, only 47% of Brazil’s rural population has significant connectivity services.

The Challenge of Rural Connectivity

Rural areas in Brazil face a unique challenge - a lack of dependable network connectivity. This issue is especially problematic for smart farming initiatives. There are still vast regions in Brazil where LoRaWAN and IoT connectivity concepts are unfamiliar. Some use cases that will be enabled by the use of IoT sensors and a low-cost & long-range network for smart agriculture include: real-time monitoring of grain in silos, smart irrigation systems that reduce water waste, local weather stations to provide high precision information of air and soil conditions, and more.

Embrapa Dairy Cattle Research Facility, Coronel Pacheco, MG

Technical visit to aquaculture project, Tocantíns

BrDot's Helium Network: Bringing Connectivity to Brazil

BrDot is pioneering the introduction of the Helium network in Brazil, a decentralized wireless network with over 6,000 access points that cater to IoT connectivity needs across Latin America. Check out the map below to see Brazil's growing number of Helium access points.

A Comprehensive Approach

BrDot's approach is marked by decentralization and comprehensiveness. Their services encompass the public Helium network and private gateways (Gateway as a Service, GaaS) to extend IoT connectivity reach based on the LoRaWAN technology. The strategy for leveraging the Helium network is highly scalable. BrDot can provide widespread coverage with a cross-sourcing approach without relying on a single provider. This opens up new possibilities for rural farmers, offering them access to IoT connectivity and enabling them to leverage technology to boost agricultural yields and reduce operational costs.

How to Integrate BrDot's LoRaWAN with TagoIO

Between TagoIO and BrDot, the vision is clear: to bridge the digital divide in rural Brazil, enabling IoT technology to flourish and empower smart farming.

BrDot streamlines the device-to-cloud connectivity process with TagoIO. It offers access to a wide array of TagoIO advantages, including rapid deployment of IoT solutions from your computer to your clients' mobile devices, hundreds of pre-certified IoT devices ready to use, and an extensive range of customization and analytics options. Delve deeper into the seamless integration of your devices using the BrDot LoRaWAN network with TagoIO.