Kinéis, a satellite operator and IoT connectivity provider, continues to advance the deployment of Europe’s first IoT-focused satellite constellation, which will eventually comprise 25 nanosatellites. The company remains on track with its plans, with the second of five launches scheduled…
Verizon and Skylo will introduce direct-to-device messaging using satellites
Verizon has partnered with Skylo to introduce a commercial direct-to-device messaging service for its customers, ensuring connectivity wherever they are. From this autumn, customers with certain smartphones will be able to access emergency messaging and location sharing even when traditional…
Kinéis to attend AFAC 2024 to showcase forest fire solution
Kinéis, a French satellite operator specialising in IoT connectivity, will be attending AFAC 2024 in Sydney (National Council for Fire and Emergency Services) at the Sydney International Convention & Exhibition Centre from 3-6 September. The company will showcase its innovative…
FCC reauthorises Globalstar’s satellite constellation
Globalstar, a provider of next-generation mobile satellite and communications services, has announced that the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted its application to extend the term of its senior HIBLEO-4 authorisation by an additional 15 years. The FCC’s…
Sateliot launches four satellites, preparing for commercial ops
Sateliot, who spoke to IoT Insider about their focus on the development of satellite technology, has now successfully launched an additional four satellites to expand its 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation. These satellites, which are intended to provide comprehensive coverage for…
Gilat adds SCPC offering to its modem
Gilat Satellite Networks, a satellite networking technology company, has announced that its next-generation SkyEdge IV Aquarius modem now includes support for single channel per carrier (SCPC) mode. The SkyEdge IV Aquarius Pro modem is engineered to deliver ultra-high performance across…
Viasat’s satellite enters into commercial operation
Viasat has announced that its ViaSat-3 F1 (VS3 F1) satellite has entered commercial service, now available for aviation customers operating across North America, including routes to Hawaii. This milestone follows a period of testing and live trials conducted during the…
Myriota announces move into Surrey Research Park, UK
Australian satellite technology company Myriota is expanding its global footprint by opening a new UK office at Surrey Research Park in Guildford. This strategic move into one of the UK’s innovation communities marks a significant milestone in Myriota’s mission to…
“On the brink of a revolution”: IoT Insider talks to Sateliot
Thanks to the ongoing development of satellite technology, we’re able to use GPS to tell us where to go, connect to Wi-Fi on a flight and, as part of a growing trend, provide information on the supply chain of a…
UOC researchers studying model to sync IoT devices with satellites
Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in Barcelona are tackling the issue of how to connect devices to the internet where there is no mobile network infrastructure in place, by investigating how to synchronise IoT devices with satellites. A…
