# How is the Largest Public LoRaWAN Network Influencing IoT Adoption? | Noelani McGadden, VP of Strategic Accounts at Senet | #WomenInTech E047

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2019-12-19
- Length: 40m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/How-is-the-Largest-Public-LoRaWAN-Network-Influencing-IoT-Adoption---Noelani-McGadden--VP-of-Strategic-Accounts-at-Senet--WomenInTech-E047-e28bp6v

## Summary

Noelani McGadden, VP of Strategic Accounts at Senet, discusses the company's role in the IoT industry and its operation of the largest public LoRaWAN network in North America. She explains how Senet enables device manufacturers and utilities to deploy solutions by providing a virtual network that allows sensors to 'roam' across different gateways without incremental costs. The conversation covers specific use cases like smart agriculture in Hawaii and prepaid water systems, comparing the cost-effectiveness and battery life of LoRaWAN against 5G for low-data applications. McGadden also shares insights on driving IoT adoption by demonstrating clear ROI to end-users and her personal advocacy for women in technology.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=0) Introduction: Noelani McGadden and Senet's Background
- [4:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=274) Senet's Public LoRaWAN Network and Virtual Network Model
- [10:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=641) Use Cases: Smart Agriculture and Utility Applications
- [14:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=878) Public vs. Private Networks and Security
- [21:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=1296) LoRaWAN vs. 5G: The Tortoise and the Hare
- [27:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=1620) Drivers of IoT Adoption and Demonstrating Value
- [35:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2019-12-19-how-is-the-largest-public-lorawan-network-influencing-iot-adoption-noelani-mcgad#t=2128) Women in Tech and Mentorship Initiatives

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Senet (company)
- LoRaWAN (other)
- Verizon (company)
- AT&T (company)
- T-Mobile (company)
- 5G (other)
- FCC (other)
- Connect America Fund (other)
- LoRa Alliance (company)
- IoT Global Networks (other)

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