LoRaWAN is an abbreviation for Long Range Wide Area Network, a type of Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) that uses open-source technology and transmits over unlicensed frequency bands. Designed for the Internet of Things (IoT), LoRaWAN technology provides a far longer range than Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections works well indoors, and is especially valuable for applications in remote areas where cellular networks have poor coverage.