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Scaling IoT prototyping at T-Mobile CZ with ThingsBoard

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T-Mobile Czech Republic is one of the leading telecommunications providers in the Czech Republic and a key player in the country’s digital transformation. As part of Deutsche Telekom Group, the company delivers a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line connectivity, broadband, and a robust portfolio of IoT solutions.

T-Mobile is a pioneer in IoT connectivity, offering NB-IoT and Sigfox networks and complete ICT services for businesses. Their innovative approach to IoT enables rapid prototyping, seamless integration of new devices, and scalable deployment of smart solutions across industries including utilities, manufacturing, and public infrastructure.

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1 . 1 M+

customers in the Czech Republic

1 %

nationwide NB-IoT coverage

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“In comparison to other IoT platforms and tools we value the most the easy-to-use approach without compromising functionality, very logical structure and in-build support of various technologies and protocols.”

David Týr, Innovation Manager at T-Mobile Czech Republic

What problem did they face?

T-Mobile’s innovation team needed a flexible and efficient platform to rapidly develop proof-of-concepts (PoC), prototype new IoT products, and test “app-less” devices. Speed and simplicity were essential — along with the ability to visualize device data through sleek, intuitive dashboards.

Challenges

  • Rapid delivery of PoCs and MVPs for internal and external stakeholders

  • Lack of native UIs on many newly tested devices

  • Need for a user-friendly but powerful platform with strong protocol support

  • Creating visually engaging dashboards with minimal effort

  • Supporting a wide range of communication technologies (e.g., NB-IoT, Sigfox)

Key results

  • Accelerated PoC and prototype delivery timelines

  • Smooth onboarding and visualization for “app-less” devices

  • Intuitive user experience without compromising on functionality

  • Visually engaging, customizable dashboards built quickly

  • Easy integration with NB-IoT, Sigfox, and other IoT technologies

How ThingsBoard powers T-Mobile Czech Republic?

Rapid prototyping and PoC delivery

ThingsBoard enabled T-Mobile to quickly create and present fully functional PoCs and MVPs. Thanks to its visual dashboards and powerful Rule Engine, development timelines were dramatically shortened.

Rapid prototyping and PoC delivery

Seamless handling of “App-less” devices

Many IoT devices under evaluation had no user-facing applications. With ThingsBoard, T-Mobile could easily connect these devices and provide real-time data visualization through flexible and customizable dashboards.

Seamless handling of “App-less” devices

Simplicity meets functionality

The platform offers an intuitive interface that simplifies onboarding and development — without losing depth. Native support for MQTT, HTTP, CoAP, LWM2M and other protocols allowed easy device integration.

Simplicity meets functionality

Reliable innovation infrastructure

ThingsBoard became a core tool in the innovation workflow at T-Mobile, powering quick experiments and helping deliver market-ready solutions based on NB-IoT and Sigfox without unnecessary overhead.

Reliable innovation infrastructure

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“With ThingsBoard we are able finish such tasks with visually attractive result with sleek user interface and done in nearly no time.”

David Týr, Innovation Manager, T-Mobile Czech Republic

How ThingsBoard helps telecom improve operations with IoT?

Remote monitoring of telecom infrastructure

With networks distributed across wide geographies, telecom providers require real-time monitoring of thousands of remote assets such as base stations, towers, and data centers. ThingsBoard enables centralized visibility and automated alerts across the entire infrastructure.

How It Works:

  • IoT gateways and sensors are connected to telecom towers, power systems, UPS, HVAC, and access doors.
  • ThingsBoard collects data from all sites and presents it on custom dashboards.
  • Rule Engine triggers real-time alarms when anomalies or failures occur.
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Energy management for remote sites

Telecom infrastructure is highly energy-intensive, especially in remote or off-grid locations. ThingsBoard enables smart energy monitoring and optimization, helping operators lower fuel usage, reduce emissions, and cut costs.

How It Works:

  • Smart meters, solar panels, diesel generators, and battery banks are connected via IoT.
  • ThingsBoard visualizes energy consumption, generator runtime, fuel levels, and battery health.
  • Automatic alerts warn of power failures, overloads, or low battery voltage.
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Predictive maintenance of network equipment

Network outages and equipment failure can lead to major revenue loss and customer churn. ThingsBoard supports predictive maintenance for telecom gear—helping teams resolve issues before downtime occurs.

How It Works:

  • Sensors track equipment temperature, vibration, runtime, and fault codes from BTS, routers, UPS, etc.
  • Maintenance teams receive early alerts, enabling scheduled servicing instead of reactive repair.
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Site access control & security

Many telecom sites use legacy PLCs and SCADA systems for managing HVAC, power, and environmental control. ThingsBoard provides SCADA-style capabilities for modern visualization and automation.

How It Works:

  • Supports SCADA symbols and layout editors to create interactive site dashboards.
  • Operators can control relays, HVAC, or lighting remotely through the UI.
  • SCADA integration simplifies monitoring of mission-critical systems at scale.
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