AMBIENT POWERED DEVICE AND MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

A method of controlling an ambient-powered device over a mobile telecommunications network is provided. The method comprises receiving a signal indicating the ambient-powered device is to perform a desired operation. In response to receiving the signal, the method comprises transmitting, a first communication to initiate charging of the ambient-powered device, and transmitting, over the mobile telecommunications network, a second communication to cause the ambient-powered device to perform the desired operation. A method of operating an ambient-powered device with a mobile telecommunications network is also provided.