The Future of NTN LoRaWAN® IoT: Leveraging Satellites for Global Connectivity
Telemaco Melia, EchoStar Mobile; Jon Pearce, Lacuna Space; and Ozdemir Gumusay, Plan-S for the LoRa Alliance
Internet of things (IoT) is rapidly evolving with non-terrestrial (NTN) satellite technology quickly becoming a game changer because it can provide global connectivity solutions in areas that have previously been underserved, especially in remote locations. A recent LoRa Alliance® webinar brought together three pioneering companies: EchoStar Mobile, Lacuna Space and Plan-S, to delve into the current landscape and future opportunities for NTN LoRaWAN IoT services.
LoRaWAN holds a leadership position amongst low-power wide area networking (LPWAN) technologies because these three companies are already providing commercial satellite connectivity leveraging low Earth orbit (LEO), medium Earth orbit (MEO) and geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) satellites. Their approaches, taking advantage of the capabilities and benefits of the LoRaWAN standard, are enabling low-cost commercial IoT services, addressing various challenges and unlocking future opportunities.
