Satellite offers cost-effective global connectivity for IoT devices

It’s not just a one-horse market anymore. As low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations have reduced costs and improved accessibility to satellite connectivity for IoT, it’s now a viable choice for true global coverage and near 100% connectivity at the edge; especially in rural, remote and non-stationary environments. In this piece from Globalstar, uncover insights from Mark O’Connell, the general manager for EMEA and APAC and explore use cases which are empowered by this new satellite availability. This report explores:

• What is increasing demand – LEO and the device manufacturers’ move towards compact, cost-effective modules is making satellites more plug-and-play than ever, reducing costs and increasing demand while broadening coverage.
• When cellular just can’t compete – Cellular connectivity works well in urban areas, but lacks coverage in remote, rural or mobile environments; this is where satellite can shine. This handover, combined with Globalstar’s built-in redundancies like multiple ground stations and multipath capabilities, removes points of failure.
• Why are device use cases different? – The spectrum of devices is wide, with differing power and bandwidth needs. Satellite has one-way and two-way channels that support both formats.
• Is satellite ready for mass-market IoT? – Learn why the mature, scalable, available and centralised structure of satellites is better suited to today’s mass-market IoT needs.
• Where are the challenges? – Regulation, congestion, security and interoperability are challenges, but the trajectory is overwhelmingly positive.
• What are the use cases? – When connectivity is mission-critical or remote, satellites can step in to pick up the slack from MNOs. Use cases include pipeline monitoring, smart ranching, ocean research and more. Here, satellite is now a key enabler of digital transformation in challenging environments

With case studies from Globalstar’s work with Mobiltex, FindMy and more, you’ll gain a well-rounded and deeper understanding of how satellites can power IoT innovations the world over. Click below to access this paper right now.