Eseye, a UK provider of IoT connectivity, is working with Spanish firm Sateliot to deliver reliable and global IoT from space using LPWAN satellite technology.

The partnership aims to enable seamless and ubiquitous global connectivity in locations where there is no cellular coverage from a mobile operator. It uses the 3GPP release 17 standard to achieve multi-RAT connectivity to non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) from a single SIM.

Sateliot is the first company to operate a low-Earth orbit (LEO) 5G and NB-IoT satellite constellation that functions to provide a seamless extension of existing cellular networks using the release 17 protocol to cover 100% of the planet.

The technology provides seamless connectivity, allowing cellular-enabled IoT devices to connect directly to its satellite network when terrestrial cellular coverage is unavailable. This process functions as standard roaming, providing a smooth and reliable user experience. This ensures customer devices can enjoy uninterrupted and reliable IoT connectivity across terrestrial and satellite infrastructures, providing high-quality connectivity in remote environments.

Positioned in polar orbits, its satellites provide complete global coverage by geographic coordinate, reaching remote and underserved areas of the planet, and paving the way for IoT use case innovation and global adoption.

Sateliot has thousands of clients in 50 countries around the world. The partnership with Eseye will provide comprehensive IoT connectivity that caters to a wide range of applications and industries, driving innovation and operational excellence worldwide.

“Our strength comes from being ahead in operations, sales and regulatory compliance,” said Gianluca Redolfi, Sateliot’s CCO. “While many competitors face challenges like landing rights or sales, Sateliot stands out because we started working on the standard early, were the first to support it, and have gained strong backing from the industry.”

With the advancements of Eseye’s multi-RAT flexibility to use Sateliot’s satellite-based connectivity, urban and industrial IoT deployments will be able to access secure global coverage as well as reliability in remote and underserved areas where zero cellular coverage from any operator is available.

Release 17 standardises using satellites with cellular modems and antennas, enabling connections to geostationary satellites and LEO constellations. Even in areas with poor terrestrial coverage, devices can switch to satellite networks, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity on highways, in forests or in remote locations.

With its multi-RAT capabilities, Eseye supports various radio access technologies such as LTE and eMTC to enhance connectivity resilience and flexibility. With a focus on urban and industrial IoT, Eseye products are suitable for applications in smart grids, EV charging, manufacturing and smart cities where robust terrestrial networks are essential.

“Customers want their devices to connect and by working with Sateliot we can extend coverage beyond the current cellular offer,” said Adam Hayes, COO at Eseye. “Together, we are paving the way for seamless, global connectivity that takes Eseye’s already highly resilient network to new heights to enable the interconnected world of tomorrow.”

Offering scalable global connectivity, Sateliot ensures IoT devices remain operational regardless of geographical difficulties. While targeting applications and industries operating in remote or globally dispersed locations, its products are designed to support agriculture, logistics and environmental monitoring.

Employing satellite-based LPWAN and NTN NB-IoT technologies to extend IoT connectivity, Sateliot goes beyond traditional terrestrial limits by delivering satellite-based IoT connectivity and thus extending coverage to remote and underserved areas where terrestrial networks are limited or unavailable.

Sateliot (www.sateliot.com) harnesses LPWAN technology with a satellite infrastructure to provide coverage and performance for a diverse range of IoT applications. from agriculture and logistics to environmental monitoring and smart cities.

Eseye (www.eseye.com) specialises in IoT connectivity, bringing the expertise needed to integrate and optimise device connectivity across 190 countries and over 700 networks, delivering near-100% uptime.