The partnership with SqwidNet will enable Netstar to enter new markets and develop new solutions for existing customers.

Many players haven't come to grips with the commercial models in IOT, says Darren Oxlee, chief technical officer of Utility Systems, a MICROmega Group company.

The company partnered with over 30 of ICT service providers who are at various stages of deploying IOT solutions.

The Internet of things network operator says the initiative aims to empower entrepreneurs to become established players in the IOT ecosystem.

The roll-out of the Sigfox network will initially be in the key metros, starting with Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.