SigFox Network Planning for Smart Metering Based on Intemet of Things for Dense Urban Scenario

The use of the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to increase rapidly both in terms of the number of devices connected, network connectivity technologies, and various use cases. One of the broadest use of IoT technologies is Smart Metering using Sigfox technology. However, it is scarce for scholars to discuss Sigfox network planning, especially for the dense urban scenario. This research explored Sigfox network planning for Smart Metering services in Jakarta City, as the dense urban area and the capital city of Indonesia. The network planning methods are using capacity planning and coverage planning analysis as well as network deployment simulations using the Forsk Atol 3.2.2 software. It is found that to serve Smart Metering in the Jakarta city area, 58 gateways are needed. The coverage prediction simulation results in the highest signal level received of -70dBm, the lowest received signal level of-125 dBm, and an average received signal level of -74.79dBm. While the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) simulation generated the highest SNR level of 30 dB, the lowest SNR level of -6dB, and an average SNR level of 24.43 dB.