A groundbreaking worldwide Internet of Things (IoT) service based on open standards has been demonstrated by Omnispace, Viasat, and Lacuna Space. This service might open the door for a variety of IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services.
At last week’s ‘The Things Conference’ in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Omnispace successfully demonstrated its non-geostationary (NGSO) IoT satellite connectivity.The demonstration furthers
Omnispace’s efforts as it works with mobile network operators throughout the world to fulfill the growing need for IoT and direct-to-device connection.
The brand-new service provides low-power, universal connection for a wide range of IoT products and markets. It makes use of LoRaWAN, a communications protocol standard that may connect terrestrial networks to satellite networks all over the world.
Utilizing Omnispace’s current network assets outside of Europe, Omnispace and Lacuna Space successfully tested the technology over the course of the previous year.
According to Jay Yass, Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer at Omnispace, “Omnispace serves a global IoT market and, with our satellite and ground infrastructure partners, has a vision to deliver seamless direct-to-device terrestrial and satellite IoT connectivity to a variety of global applications and industries.” This most recent accomplishment “allows us to demonstrate the global potential of satellite IoT service.”
“We are happy to carry on with the project we began with Omnispace. Rob Spurrett, CEO of Lacuna, said, “Together, we look forward to bringing these potent IoT services to industries all around the world.
According to Mike Kreller, SVP Strategic Initiatives of Viasat, the company “remains committed to fostering innovation and exploring new technologies with potential partners.” We anticipate strong demand for all of our worldwide satellite services, including a previously unheard-of possibility for 5G and 6G satellite delivery of next-generation mass IoT, direct-to-device, and other applications, for which L- and S-band are best suited. Such collaborative trials are a crucial first step in developing a network of partners.
