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Sateliot expands 5G NB-IoT satellite constellation again

Sateliot launched four more low-Earth orbit nanosatellites, thus enabling IoT capabilities on a global scale.

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Headline

Sateliot launched four more low-Earth orbit nanosatellites, thus enabling IoT capabilities on a global scale.

Context

OUR TAKE The successful launch of these satellites can extend the coverage of mobile telecommunication operators to the entire planet, solve the problem of connectivity blackspots and enable the Internet of Things (IoT) on a global scale, making Spain a global leader in the field of IoT connectivity. — Iydia Ding, BTW reporter Sateliot has launched four more low-Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites as part of its expanding 5G NB-IoT NTN constellation. The satellites were launched on 16 August by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. These satellites are designed to extend mobile telecoms operators’ coverage to the entire planet, address connectivity blackspots and enable IoT capabilities on a global scale.

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Analysis

This expansion brings Sateliot closer to its goal of operating a constellation of more than 100 satellites by 2028, potentially transforming industries regardless of location or existing infrastructure. The company’s approach uses patented “store and forward” technology to provide global connectivity via a new orbital plane. Sateliot’s satellites are the first to be fully developed using GSMA and 3GPP standards, and its goal is to use them to continue to lead the NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networking) community in future innovation. Sateliot’s ambitious roadmap includes deploying more satellites by 2025, and it is currently in talks to secure $500 million in Series B funding. Also read: US court rejects challenges to FCC approval of SpaceX satellites Also read: Verizon and AT&T collaborate on low band spectrum for satellite coverage

Key Points

  • Sateliot launched four more Low Earth Orbit (LEO) nanosatellites and mobile telecoms operators have extended their coverage to the entire planet, enabling IoT capabilities on a global scale.
  • Sateliot’s satellites are the first to be developed with full implementation of GSMA and 3GPP standards, and its goal is to use these satellites to continue to lead the NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networking) community in future innovations.

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Author

Iydia Ding (i.ding@btw.media)· author profile pending