Globalstar report compares satellite and cellular IoT
Globalstar has sponsored a report from Transforma Insights that explores the relative strengths of satellite and cellular connectivity for IoT, and identifies the contexts in which the two technologies can be combined to unlock additional value. Satellite and cellular connectivity technologies are both well-established options to be considered for connecting any IoT device estate, particularly […]
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Amazon acquires Globalstar to grow satellite network
Amazon.com Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar Inc., the companies have announced. The merger is intended to integrate Globalstar’s assets into the Amazon Leo low Earth orbit satellite network, enabling direct-to-device (D2D) services and extending cellular coverage to areas without terrestrial infrastructure. Under the terms of the agreement, Globalstar stockholders may […]
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Combined platform lands IoT satellite innovation award
Globalstar, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) and Tartabit have won the 2025 IoT Evolution Satellite Innovation Award for a platform that enables scalable, secure and intelligent IoT deployments across the terrestrial and non-terrestrial domains. As IoT continues to expand across enterprise, industrial and service provider environments, platforms play a critical role in connecting devices, managing data and turning […]
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Globalstar makes two-way satellite module available globally
Globalstar has announced commercial availability of its RM200M two-way satellite IoT module that enables affordable, resilient connectivity for critical assets everywhere. Now globally certified, the RM200M is the latest addition to its portfolio of low-cost, low-power satellite IoT products. Leveraging Globalstar’s licensed L -and S-band spectrum and second-generation satellites, the module delivers reliable, two-way connectivity […]
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Globalstar partners Conekt.ai on IoT Connectivity
Globalstar is partnering Conekt.ai to deliver integrated Globalstar Band 53TM spectrum and XCOM RAN private network solutions through Conekt.ai’s device orchestration platform. The partnership will bring Globalstar’s Band 53 spectrum and XCOM RAN solutions to Conekt.ai’s established customer base across IoT and enterprise markets. It will enable Conekt.ai to provide enterprise customers with turnkey connectivity […]
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Satellite IoT subscribers to top 40% CAGR, says Berg
The global satellite IoT subscriber base is set to reach 32.5 million by 2029, according to IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The global satellite IoT subscriber base passed 5.8 million in 2024. This number will increase at a CAGR of 41.1 per cent to reach 32.5 million units in 2029. Only about ten per cent […]
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ABI ranks Globalstar in top IoT satellite list
Globalstar is one eight top satellite operators in the IoT market, according to ABI Research. It has awarded eight satellite operators a Hot Tech Innovator title for their contributions to the satellite IoT industry. Each awarded operator has been instrumental in maturing the satellite IoT ecosystem, creating standards-based services or investing in large, IoT-compatible constellations […]
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How do you secure small, low-power devices?
Should you secure small devices or the network to which they are connected? Steve Rogerson listened to a webinar to find out. The nature of the IoT means there are lots of low-powered devices out there, I mean we are talking millions, many millions. Only this week, Vodafone was celebrating connecting its 200 millionth IoT […]
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Globalstar offers two-way satellite IoT
Telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider Globalstar has announced a two-way satellite IoT offering via its LEO constellation. This connectivity provides a low-power satellite communication platform. It enables assured delivery, low-latency messaging, and reliable, globally available command and control for applications such as fleet tracking, asset monitoring, pipeline telemetry, vessel tracking, disaster communications and precision farming. […]
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Globalstar adds solar-powered asset tracker
Telecoms infrastructure provider Globalstar has added GSatSolar to its industrial IoT asset tracking portfolio. Offered in partnership with Global Satellite Engineering (GSE), the small, rugged, low-cost tracking device helps VARs and users increase the value of their tracking software tools by increasing the number of trackable assets in near-real time. Suitable for remote IoT operations, […]
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Globalstar lets Mopeka monitor tanks anywhere
Texas-based sonar tank monitoring specialist Mopeka has integrated Globalstar’s satellite connectivity to extend the capability of its existing options, which include Bluetooth, wifi and global 4G LTE networks. This expansion empowers Mopeka’s clientele with a cost-effective and reliable means of connecting to their sensors, regardless of their location anywhere in the world. The rapid proliferation […]
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Globalstar joins IoT M2M Council
Globalstar, a Louisiana-based provider of satellite and terrestrial connectivity, has joined the IoT M2M Council (IMC), the world’s largest trade organisation dedicated to the IoT sector. In addition to operating its low earth-orbit (LEO) satellite constellation offering ubiquitous connectivity, Globalstar provides specialised IoT modules and finished asset tracking and telematics devices for vertical markets, including […]
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