Australian IoT satellite connectivity firm Myriota has signed a partnership with wireless technology developer Wyld Networks to enable affordable connectivity anywhere in the world.

Wyld will deploy Myriota’s Ultralite satellite communications supporting various use cases across North and South America; the first deployments to launch will include soil monitoring in the USA and Brazil.

Myriota’s Ultralite (myriota.com/myriota-ultralite) network provides global low-power, lost cost IoT sensor connectivity to a broad range of industries and geographies. Wyld will be implementing its satellite IoT modem to support the Ultralite network. This will be configurable with SDI-12 and RS-485 interface options, giving users the ability to integrate a range of different sensors flexibly.

For first deployments, the combination of the satellite modem with soil moisture sensors is suitable for long-range IoT monitoring, saving time over manual checking, with regular data and insights on soil conditions and crop health delivered from even the remotest areas over the satellite network.

“We’re excited to welcome Wyld Networks as a partner in expanding the reach of the Myriota Ultralite network,” said Ben Cade, CEO of Myriota (myriota.com). “Their innovative satellite IoT modem complements our mission to deliver low-power, affordable and scalable connectivity to the most remote corners of the globe. This collaboration demonstrates the growing momentum behind the Myriota Ultralite ecosystem and its ability to support a diverse range of devices and applications.”

Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks, added: “LEO satellite connectivity is unlocking transformational business models by combining low-power, low-cost connectivity in even the most remote regions, including for the 85% of the world’s surface where there are no cellular networks. We’re delighted to be partnering with Myriota, and are already working with our first joint customers to roll-out connected sensor networks.”

Wyld Networks (www.wyldnetworks.com), based in Sweden and the UK, develops and sells wireless technology that enables affordable connectivity anywhere in the world, addressing the problems for businesses and people regarding the lack of global mobile network coverage. The offerings are mainly targeted at wireless connectivity for the IoT and people.