Tag: IoT
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Lacuna Space Advances Satellite Connectivity Through LPWAN-Based IoT Technologies
Lacuna Space is developing a suite of satellite connectivity technologies designed to extend Internet of Things (IoT) communications beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. Built around Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) architectures, the company’s technology portfolio enables low-cost, low-power devices to communicate directly via satellite, providing connectivity for applications including environmental monitoring, agriculture, logistics, infrastructure…
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OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany to Demonstrate Direct-To-Device Satellite Communication
OQ Technology, Europe’s leading direct-to-device (D2D) satellite operator, and Telefónica Germany are joining forces to conduct the first live demonstration of two-way satellite communications by a European satellite operator directly to standard, unmodified smartphones (including iPhone, Samsung, and Google devices) using terrestrial mobile spectrum. The demonstration, planned in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, will evaluate the integration…
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Rohde & Schwarz to Host Satellite Industry Days 2026 in Munich
Rohde & Schwarz will host its sixth Satellite Industry Days on June 16 and 17, 2026, at its Munich campus. Under the theme “From Earth to Orbit: Driving innovation, sovereignity and scalable space systems for a connected tomorrow”, the conference will bring together partners from across the satellite ecosystem, providing a premier forum for practical…
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Sateliot and Turkcell Expand IoT Connectivity Across Türkiye
Sateliot, the leading 5G IoT satellite constellation operator, and Turkcell, Türkiye’s leading telecommunications and technology company, have successfully completed a field demonstration of 5G NTN IoT connectivity via satellite both in Barcelona and Istanbul. The demonstration was carried out to validate standard-based 5G NB-IoT NTN connectivity over Sateliot’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and…
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Open Cosmos Expands Atlantic Constellation for European EO Capability
Open Cosmos, the leading space company building satellites to understand and connect the world, presented this morning eight new Earth observation satellites to advance Europe’s ability to monitor climate-related disasters and environmental threats from space at the ESA Earth Observation Commercialization Forum (ESA CommEO). The final design of the satellites was presented by Tiago Rebelo,…
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Sateliot Develops 5G NTN Connectivity Services from Space for Massive IoT Applications
Sateliot, a Spain-based satellite telecommunications company, is developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) constellation designed to extend standardized cellular connectivity from space for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s satellite communications architecture is focused on enabling direct satellite-based connectivity for IoT devices operating in remote and uncovered regions without requiring proprietary terminals or modifications…
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Viasat Delivers First Satellite-Enabled Smartphone Text and Push-to-Talk Messages in Uzbekistan
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has completed an in-country, first-of-its-kind direct-to-device demonstration in the republic of Uzbekistan – featuring application-based messaging on an Android smartphone. The demonstration showcased smartphones sending and receiving messages over Viasat’s highly reliable L-band satellite network using 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards. In a country-first, application-based messages were shared…
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True Anomaly Raises $650 Million Series D Funding for Space Superiority at Scale
True Anomaly announced its $650 million Series D funding round. This milestone marks a new chapter in the company’s mission to deliver decisive capabilities for space superiority. The funding round was co-led by Eclipse and Riot Ventures, with support from new investors Paradigm, Atreides, G Squared, The Private Shares Fund, VanEck, and others, in addition…
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Amazon to Acquire Globalstar and Expand Amazon Leo Satellite Network
Amazon and Globalstar announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire Globalstar, enabling Amazon Leo to add direct-to-device (D2D) services to its low Earth orbit satellite network and extend cellular coverage to customers beyond the reach of terrestrial networks. In addition, Amazon and Apple announced an agreement for Amazon Leo…
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Littlebird and Lacuna Partners to Expand the Precision+ Safety Network for Families
Littlebird, the company building the screen-free safety wearable and connected safety operating system for families, announced a strategic partnership with Lacuna Space to expand the reach and resilience of its Precision+ safety network. Littlebird is pioneering a new model for family safety built on layered connectivity partnerships rather than reliance on any single network. Littlebird…