Karrier One is integrating satellite operator Iridium NTN Direct IoT capabilities into its decentralised mobile network ecosystem.

The integration will allow Karrier One deployers to connect sensors and devices anywhere on the planet without the need for a local base station.

Karrier One is a decentralised mobile network built on the Sui blockchain.

By integrating with Iridium’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, the two companies will enable Narrowband IoT devices to connect anywhere, with resilient M2M communications. The integration is particularly focused on mission-critical use cases such as maritime tracking, oil & gas monitoring, and environmental sensing.

While Karrier One has historically focused on enabling deployers to set up local cellular infrastructure, this collaboration enables the “last mile” to be hundreds of miles from the nearest cell tower.

“With Iridium’s constellation, we’re extending the Karrier One footprint from remote communities into the world’s most inaccessible locations,” said Samer Bishay, CEO of Karrier One. “From environmental monitoring in the Arctic to asset tracking in the middle of the ocean, deployers can now build IoT solutions without worrying about terrestrial coverage gaps.”

“Iridium’s unique satellite architecture provides reliable pole-to-pole coverage that users can count on, making it the perfect fit for Karrier One’s mission to connect the unconnected,” said Tim Last, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Iridium. “Together, we can help empower innovators to deploy IoT solutions anywhere on earth, with no compromise on reliability or reach.”