IoT connectivity remains a significant challenge in remote, maritime and rural areas, affecting the efficiency of many industries. To address this problem, an integral solution has been developed that combines 5G NB-NT Mobile Satellite communications with traditional land mobile connectivity. This innovation allows to reduce the connectivity gap in areas where coverage is limited or void, improving the efficiency and productivity of IoT processes.
In the MWC 2025, Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has announced a collaboration agreement with Skylo. This collaboration complements the current G+D with Sateliot, operator of a Leo network, using the same mobile technology as existing mobile networks, which allows to offer satellite connectivity to a reduced cost.
“With our new alliance with Skylo”, -subraya Schulte–, “We can further reduce this coverage gap by offering IoT services that combine mobile networks with Geo and Leo satellite networks, and this combination of land mobile networks, such as 5G, with non -terrestrial satellite mobile networks will allow continuous coverage for all IoT devices in any part of the world,” Philipp Schulte, CEO of G+D Mobile Security points out.
Global coverage and automatic transition
To achieve global IoT connectivity coverage, G+D can access satellite systems in geostation and low altitude orbits, in addition to traditional mobile networks. Geo satellites are located approximately 36,000 kilometers, while Leo satellites operate between 400 and 1,500 kilometers. IoT devices automatically change from mobile to satellite communication when necessary, without the user perceiving the transition.
Thanks to this association, it is already possible to operate commercially, distributing IoT services as a complete solution that includes ISIM, ESIM or PSIM, IoT connectivity and management through an IoT platform. However, companies can also acquire only specific parts of the solution, such as safe connectivity or management system.
This innovation allows to reduce the connectivity gap in areas where coverage is limited or zero, improving the efficiency and productivity of IoT processes
An IoT solution with many applications
The potential applications of this new IoT solution are wide. Use cases such as asset tracking and intelligent agriculture are just some of the possibilities. By monitoring key data, such as soil moisture and crop maturity, farmers can optimize their crops and improve general efficiency.
Also in the transport and logistics sector, satellite connectivity is increasingly important to monitor and track goods in remote or sea areas, where mobile coverage is limited or non -existent. The devices can transmit and receive critical data, such as location and temperature, essential to maintain the integrity of products through satellite.
“We have created a solution that not only optimizes connectivity, but also ensures the privacy and safety of business data. The collaboration with Skylo allows us to offer global coverage and a fluid transition between mobile and satellite networks, which is essential for the efficiency of IoT processes, ”says Javier López de la Morena, CEO of Giesecke+Devrient.
For its part, the CEO of Skylo, Parth Trivedi, comments: “Our satellite technology, combined with the experience of G+D in IoT solutions, opens new possibilities for connectivity in areas where it was impossible before. We are excited to see how this collaboration will transform key sectors such as agriculture, transport and logistics. ”
