The LoRaWAN network protocol is based on the LoRa technology developed by Semtech. The Netherlands has a nationwide LoRa IoT network, operated by KPN. In the UK there is no nationwide LoRa network, so at this moment in the UK a gateway is required to use our LoRa sensors.
Compared to 5G or Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN is more economical to connect sensors to this network due to lower energy and connection costs.