Ericsson and its communications service provider partner Arkessa will deliver global connectivity for Voi’s micro-mobility services.
Arkessa uses the Ericsson IoT Accelerator platform to provide automated connectivity management and meet stringent security requirements.
Andrew Orrock, CEO of Arkessa, says:
“Voi is a true pioneer of connected micro-mobility solutions and is committed to helping cities meet their 2030 climate goals. Arkessa is absolutely delighted to have been selected as their cellular connectivity partner to support their global expansion.
With more than half of the world’s population living in cities, Voi’s vision of creating cities for living will improve the urban environment, and we are excited to be a part of that change.”
Voi’s distinctive e-scooters have appeared across many European cities, helping reduce emissions and ease traffic congestion.
As Voi’s international presence grows, the company sought a more streamlined approach to manage connectivity across its expanding fleet.
Fredrik Hjelm, CEO and co-founder of Voi, comments:
“We are excited to work with Arkessa to provide superior IoT connectivity in our scooters and ensure an even higher level of service for our riders and partner cities.
By leveraging Arkessa’s secure and resilient global network connectivity, Voi can continue to deliver fast, reliable e-scooter services as we expand into new markets and roll out next-generation vehicles and IoT hardware.”
During their operational lifetime, individual Voi e-scooters may connect through multiple mobile providers. Using a single programmable SIM that can switch between operators eliminates the need for physical SIM replacements, saving both time and cost.
Cellular IoT adoption is accelerating. Ericsson estimates that cellular IoT connections will grow from 1.7 billion in 2020 to about 5.9 billion by 2026, nearly a 3.5-fold increase.
“Achieving smart cities is closer than ever,” says Åsa Tamsons, Head of Business Area Technologies and New Businesses at Ericsson. “Micro-mobility solutions enabled by high-speed cellular connectivity make urban mobility more adaptable and sustainable.”
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