Eseye announced a partnership with Sateliot to deliver reliable and global 5G from space IoT solutions using advanced LPWAN satellite technology.
The partnership aims to enable seamless and ubiquitous global connectivity in locations where there is no cellular coverage from a mobile operator, drawing on the new 3GPP Release 17 to achieve multi-RAT connectivity to non-terrestrial networks (NTN) from one SIM solution.
Sateliot is reportedly the first company to operate a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G/NB-IoT satellite constellation that functions to provide an extension of existing cellular networks by using the Release 17 protocol.
Release 17 standardises using satellites with cellular modems and antennas, enabling connections to geostationary satellites and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. Even in areas with poor terrestrial coverage, devices can switch to satellite networks, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity on highways, in forests, or in remote locations.
The technology provides seamless connectivity, allowing cellular-enabled IoT devices to connect directly to its satellite network when terrestrial cellular coverage is unavailable. This process functions as standard roaming, providing a smooth and reliable user experience. This ensures customer devices can enjoy uninterrupted and reliable IoT connectivity across both terrestrial and satellite infrastructures, providing ultra-high-quality connectivity in the most remote of environments.
Positioned in polar orbits, its satellites provide:
- Complete global coverage by geographic coordinate
- Reaching even the most remote and underserved areas of the planet
- Paving the way for IoT use case innovation and global adoption
“Our strength comes from being ahead in operations, sales, and regulatory compliance. While many competitors face challenges like landing rights or sales, Sateliot stands out because we started working on the standard early, were the first to support it, and have gained strong backing from the industry,” remarked Gianluca Redolfi, CCO, Sateliot.
With the advancements of Eseye’s multi-RAT flexibility to utilise Sateliot’s satellite-based connectivity, urban and industrial IoT deployments will be able to access secure global coverage as well as reliability in remote and underserved areas where zero cellular coverage from any operator is available.
“Customers want their devices to connect and by working with Sateliot we can extend coverage beyond the current cellular offer. Together, we are paving the way for seamless, global connectivity that takes Eseye’s already highly resilient network to new heights to enable the interconnected world of tomorrow,” added Adam Hayes, COO at Eseye.
Offering scalable global connectivity, Sateliot is ensuring IoT devices remain operational regardless of geographical challenges. While targeting applications and industries operating in remote or globally dispersed locations, its solutions are specifically designed to support agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring.
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