Telit Cinterion, Qualcomm and Skylo have introduced an LPWA NTN-IoT module for rural applications across Brazil.

The ME910G1-NTN module offers connectivity for IoT devices and features cellular LTE-M, NB-IoT, 2G fallback and satellite L and S bands. This makes it suitable for remote applications, supporting a wide range of use cases, including smart grids, oil and gas, mining, agri-tech, and asset tracking.

The module is said to balance affordability with seamless, reliable connectivity spanning 2G through cellular LPWA and satellite. It can help businesses across Brazil develop IoT applications that operate effectively in diverse locations and coverage environments.

The ME910G1 series (www.telit.com/devices/me910g1-series), based on the Qualcomm 9205S LTE modem (www.qualcomm.com/products/technology/modems/9205s-modem), is for applications where devices often are installed or travel through remote and rural locations. This includes industrial sensors in mines and oil and gas fields, agricultural equipment, utility meters, trucks, and shipping containers.

Through a collaboration with Skylo, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network communications, and the Qualcomm Aware platform, the ME910G1-NTN elevates connectivity by adding satellite S and L band support. This caters to applications where mobile coverage is unavailable, such as ranches, farms, rural highways and oil fields or patches. To deliver this non-terrestrial network connectivity around the world, Skylo partners with existing satellite operators such as Terrestar, Inmarsat, Viasat, Ligado Networks and EchoStar.

In Brazil, Skylo has partnered with Viasat on this effort. The module is in Skylo certification testing and is now available for limited testing in Brazil.

“The ME910G1-NTN exemplifies how Skylo’s partnership with Telit Cinterion continues to deliver innovations to the market, enabling seamless monitoring and control anywhere on Earth, from bustling cities and rural highways to vast deserts and oceans,” said Sreedhar Sambangi, director of engineering at Skylo (www.skylo.tech). “NTN is rapidly becoming an essential capability for device OEMs, systems integrators and IoT service providers.”

The module complies with 3GPP Release 17, which integrates NTN with cellular 5G to ensure seamless, reliable connectivity even in the most difficult-to-cover locations. The module also includes LTE-M, NB-IoT and 2G, offering device OEMs, systems integrators and IoT service providers a suite of mobile connectivity options to meet their technology and business requirements.

As a member of Telit Cinterion’s flagship xE910 family, the ME910G1-NTN provides pin-to-pin compatibility that allows developers to simply drop the module into their existing xE910-based designs.

“The Qualcomm 9205S LTE modem provides a compelling combination of computing power and multimode connectivity, both for cellular and satellite networks, including 3GPP R17 NB-NTN over L and S Bands, and integrated GNSS,” said José Elias Andrade, senior manager at Qualcomm Serviços de Telecomunicações. “This is crucial for ensuring ME910G1-NTN devices consistently maintain reliable, high-performance connectivity regardless of location.”

Marco Stracuzzi, VP for product management of cellular IoT at Telit Cinterion (www.telit.com), added: “The ME910G1-NTN fulfils the promise of 3GPP Release 17 with reliable connectivity that seamlessly extends across terrestrial and satellite networks. Our collaboration with Qualcomm, Skylo and Eldorado Institute equips businesses in Brazil with a powerful new module for IoT-driven digital transformation.”

For more information about Telit Cinterion products that combine cellular 5G and non-terrestrial networks (NTN), visit www.telit.com/resources/webinars/ntn-5g-cellular-network.