THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Harnessing IoT for Network Innovation, Monetization, and Service Transformation

Course Schedule

Date Venue Fees (Face-to-Face)
20 – 24 Oct 2025 London, UK USD 3495 per delegate

Course Introduction

The telecommunications sector is at the forefront of the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution—providing the connectivity, infrastructure, and platforms that enable billions of smart devices to communicate. As demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth IoT services grows across industries, telecom operators face new opportunities and challenges in delivering scalable, secure, and profitable IoT solutions.

This course explores the technical, strategic, and commercial dimensions of IoT in telecommunications. Participants will gain a deep understanding of IoT network architectures, monetization strategies, connectivity protocols (e.g., NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G), and the role of telecoms in powering vertical use cases from smart cities to Industry 4.0.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the end-to-end IoT ecosystem from a telecom perspective
• Evaluate IoT network technologies including NB-IoT, LTE-M, 5G, and edge computing
• Design scalable and secure IoT connectivity solutions
• Assess business models and monetization strategies for telecom-led IoT services
• Support digital transformation across verticals through IoT enablement

Why you Should Attend

• Capitalize on IoT as a growth driver for telecom operators
• Bridge the gap between traditional telco operations and emerging IoT services
• Learn how to deploy and manage large-scale IoT networks and platforms
• Explore revenue models including B2B, B2C, and platform-as-a-service (PaaS)
• Address key challenges in security, interoperability, and service delivery

Intended Audience

This program is designed for:
• Telecom engineers and network architects
• Service providers and IoT product managers
• Business development and innovation teams
• IT, security, and regulatory professionals in telecoms
• Consultants and integrators supporting telecom IoT solutions

Individual Benefits

Key competencies that will be developed include:
• IoT network design and optimization in telecom environments
• Understanding of cellular IoT standards and deployment models
• Integration of SIM-based and non-SIM IoT solutions
• Business planning and go-to-market strategies for IoT services
• Compliance with telecom-grade security and service level agreements

Organization Benefits

Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Expanded capabilities in offering IoT-based services to enterprise and public sector clients
• Improved network and platform readiness for IoT traffic and scale
• New revenue streams through IoT connectivity, applications, and analytics
• Better customer retention through smart services and bundled offerings
• Increased efficiency in network operations through automation and remote device management

Instructional Methdology

The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Telecom’s evolving role in the IoT value chain
• Case Studies – Leading telecom IoT deployments and market trends
• Workshops – Network planning, use case modeling, and business scenario development
• Peer Exchange – Knowledge sharing on technical and operational best practices
• Tools – IoT architecture templates, service design models, and platform blueprints

Course Outline

Detailed 5-Day Course Outline

Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00

Day 1: Introduction to IoT in the Telecom Landscape
Module 1: The Telecom Opportunity in IoT (07:30 – 09:30)
• Evolution of telecom services and IoT as a growth vector
• Telecom’s positioning in the IoT ecosystem

Module 2: IoT Value Chain and Key Stakeholders (09:45 – 11:15)
• Operators, device makers, platform vendors, verticals

Module 3: IoT Market Trends and Telecom Strategies (11:30 – 01:00)
• Use cases in smart cities, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing

Module 4: Workshop – Mapping Telecom IoT Strategy (02:00 – 03:30)
• Define business objectives and positioning


Day 2: IoT Network Technologies and Protocols
Module 1: Overview of Cellular IoT Technologies (07:30 – 09:30)
• GSM, GPRS, LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G NR

Module 2: IoT Network Architecture and Core Integration (09:45 – 11:15)
• Core network evolution, IMS, control plane adaptation

Module 3: IoT Connectivity Management and SIM Technologies (11:30 – 01:00)
• eSIM, remote provisioning, global connectivity

Module 4: Workshop – Network Design for Massive IoT (02:00 – 03:30)
• Plan architecture for 1 million connected devices


Day 3: Platforms, Security & Device Management
Module 1: IoT Platforms and Middleware for Telecoms (07:30 – 09:30)
• Device management, analytics, integration APIs

Module 2: Telecom-Grade IoT Security (09:45 – 11:15)
• Network, device, and data security frameworks

Module 3: SIM-Based vs. Non-SIM Connectivity Models (11:30 – 01:00)
• LoRa, Sigfox, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi coexistence

Module 4: Workshop – IoT Security Risk Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
• Identify threats and mitigation controls for IoT networks


Day 4: Monetization and Vertical Use Cases
Module 1: Business Models for Telecom IoT Services (07:30 – 09:30)
• Connectivity-as-a-Service, PaaS, B2B IoT offerings

Module 2: IoT Revenue Opportunities Across Industries (09:45 – 11:15)
• Smart buildings, transport, agriculture, logistics

Module 3: Regulatory and Compliance Requirements (11:30 – 01:00)
• Privacy, roaming, lawful intercept, SLAs

Module 4: Workshop – Business Case Development for IoT Offering (02:00 – 03:30)
• Build a monetization plan for a telco IoT service


Day 5: Future Outlook and Certification
Module 1: Edge Computing, AI, and 5G in IoT (07:30 – 09:30)
• Enabling ultra-low latency and localized intelligence

Module 2: Final Capstone – Designing a Telecom IoT Blueprint (09:45 – 11:15)
• Group project planning a full-stack IoT telco deployment

Module 3: Presentations and Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Teams present telecom IoT transformation proposals

Module 4: Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Course reflection and certificate distribution

Certification

Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in IoT in Telecommunications, validating their expertise in designing, managing, and monetizing IoT services within telecom environments.

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