Unique combination of S-band satellite service
with LoRa protocol unleashes potential for mobile and remote
connectivity for millions of devices
DUBLIN, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Mobile
Limited, an agile, innovative mobile satellite services provider
owned by EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced the
launch of an early adopter program for pan-European satellite-based
LoRa® Internet of Things (IoT) service and a white paper
about accessing the benefits of massive IoT. Under the program,
participants in sectors such as transport and logistics,
agriculture, oil and gas and utilities will test a
satellite-enabled connectivity solution that leverages the
LoRa® (meaning "Long
Range") low power protocol for connecting "things" to the
internet. The white paper, entitled Satellite-based LoRa Unlocks
Europe-wide IoT, explores use cases and how space-based
connectivity can help streamline, automate and enhance IoT
networks.
Telemaco Melia, vice president
and general manager of EchoStar Mobile, said: "LoRa connectivity
makes up 45% of today's global IoT networks; it's perfect for
connecting low-powered 'things,' yet its reliance on terrestrial
connectivity restricts its usefulness. Replacing fiber and cable
with satellite connectivity, the EchoStar Mobile solution is the
first real-time, bi-directional LoRa service with mobile and remote
capabilities. Accelerating the adoption of massive IoT, our program
already spans more than 10,000 devices, with the service expected
to scale to millions of devices in Europe alone."
A low-power networking protocal, LoRa is ideal for connecting
battery-powered devices; however, until now, its use has been
limited to receiving data from immobile devices in areas with
terrestrial connectivity. The EchoStar Mobile solution allows
sensors to roam freely in real-time while sending and
receiving information. It makes use of the company's licensed
S-band spectrum and capacity on the EchoStar XXI geostationary
satellite with a LoRa-enabled module that integrates easily into
IoT devices. Compatible with terrestrial ISM-band
LoRaWAN® networks, the module incorporates the compact
LR1120 chipset from Semtech making it highly portable and capable
of roaming anywhere within the satellite footprint, which spans the
European continent.
Mr. Melia continued: "Big data is the new currency in a world of
accelerating change. The rapid collection, processing and
management of data is vital for optimising industrial processes and
changing society through innovation, whether by supporting the
wider development of Smart Cities or the transition to renewable
energy. Achieving the full potential of IoT means accessing data
from thousands of machines, factories or distribution facilities,
however remote, and bringing it to a central point for analysis and
insight. The EchoStar Mobile satellite-enabled LoRa network enables
industries to use IoT in innovative ways that can transform their
operations."
The EchoStar Mobile LoRa early adopter program will run through
2022 with commercial availability expected around the end of the
year.
To access the white paper or request information about
participating in the early adopter program, visit the ebsite.
About EchoStar Mobile
EchoStar Mobile Limited is an agile, innovative mobile satellite
services provider that seeks to provide organisations with
better value, productivity, and operational safety via its market
disruptive approach to connectivity solutions.
EchoStar Mobile, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, is an
Irish company with commercial operations headquarters based in the
UK, a data centre in Griesheim, Germany, and a converged satellite and
terrestrial network covering the UK, Europe and Scandinavia. For further
information, visit www.EchoStarMobile.com.
About EchoStar Corporation
EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a premier global provider
of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business
around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications
technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar
Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit
www.EchoStar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
About the LoRa Alliance®
The LoRa Alliance® is an open, nonprofit association
that has become one of the largest and fastest-growing alliances in
the technology sector since its inception in 2015. Its
members closely collaborate and share experiences to promote and
drive the success of the LoRaWAN® standard as the leading open
global standard for secure, carrier-grade IoT LPWAN connectivity.
With the technical flexibility to address a broad range of IoT
applications, both static and mobile, and a certification program
to guarantee interoperability, LoRaWAN® has already been deployed
by major mobile network operators globally, with continuing wide
expansion into 2020 and beyond. For more information, visit
https://lora-alliance.org/.