Which NB-NTN use case is the ‘juiciest’ for Viasat? The one with the longest sales cycle. Mobile network operators and satellite operators striking partnerships and beginning to roll out satellite-based cellular services in hopes of capturing new revenues. Last month, Verizon boosted its direct-to-device texting capabilities on some Android phones, While the many technical challenges… Reade More "Three juicy NB-NTN use cases that Viasat is pursuing"
Myriota launches satellite NB-IoT with Viasat; Sateliot closes €70m Series B round
More satellite IoT news. Australian satellite IoT outfit Myriota has launched its non-terrestrial (NTN; satellite) narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) service, Myriota HyperPulse. It uses US satellite broadband provider Viasat’s dynamic leasing capability, hinged on its geostationary L-band network, which scales satellite connectivity with demand. HyperPulse is the first solution to use the facility, apparently. Its work… Reade More "Myriota launches satellite NB-IoT with Viasat; Sateliot closes €70m Series B round"
OQ Tech and Myriota strike 5G-IoT NTN sale and scale deals with Aramco and Viasat
A couple of items across the news desk this week about non-terrestrial network (NTN; satellite) extensions for cellular 5G-branded IoT connectivity: Luxembourg-based NTN-IoT startup OQ Technology has signed Aramco Digital as a distributor, and Australian NTN-IoT outfit Myriota is working with US satellite broadband provider Viasat to enhance its own satellite IoT proposition. Both services,… Reade More "OQ Tech and Myriota strike 5G-IoT NTN sale and scale deals with Aramco and Viasat"
Ericsson joins MSSA for NTN
Network equipment vendor Ericsson has joined the new Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)-focused industry advocacy group, MSSA, that is focused on the use of satellite spectrum for direct-to-cellular device and IoT communications. There are two broad approaches to NTN direct-to-cellular (D2C, sometimes also direct-to-device or D2D), when it comes to spectrum. Satellite companies can make arrangements to… Reade More "Ericsson joins MSSA for NTN"