The demo consisted of sending an end-to-end message using Nordic Semiconductor\u2019s standard nRF9151 low power cellular IoT module. Without any hardware changes, the nRF9151 module successfully connected through Sateliot\u2019s satellites. This potentially replicates, say the companies, the roaming experience that mobile networks already offer on the ground.<\/p>\n Specifically, Sateliot provided connectivity for the IoT device to Nordic\u2019s nRF Cloud, the company\u2019s platform for device management, embedded observability, and location services. \u201cWe are facing a technological, commercial, and strategic milestone, comparable to Starlink\u2019s first connection with a mobile phone, and one that proves Europe can also lead the democratization of connectivity from Space,\u201d said Jaume Sanpera<\/a>, Sateliot\u2019s CEO and co-founder (pictured).<\/p>\n IoT<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cThe lack of global and harmonised coverage has held back the IoT and M2M markets for years,\u201d said Oyvind Birkenes, executive VP of Long Range at Nordic Semiconductor. \u201cWith this breakthrough, it will be possible to create low-power devices with satellite connectivity and accelerate deployments across many key use cases.\u201d<\/p>\n Nordic points out that approximately 75% of Earth\u2019s landmass lacks terrestrial cellular coverage. The significance of the recent connection, via LEO satellite comms, is extending the IoT to such remote areas of the planet.<\/p>\n Earlier this year the Barcelona-based satcoms startup closed its \u20ac70 million Series B funding round<\/a> with the addition of \u20ac10 million from the Hyperion Fund, a Madrid-based VC.<\/p>\n Styling itself as the world\u2019s first 5G-IoT telecommunications operator from space, Sateliot plans a constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. It describes its 5G IoT satellite constellation as acting as a cell tower in space; a direct-to-device extension of terrestrial cellular networks.<\/p>\n Its goal, with standards-compliant 5G, is to enable NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of things) devices to connect to its satellite constellation anywhere on earth. Basically, supporting IoT services at a significantly lower cost than traditional satellite alternatives.<\/p>\n It has a focus on applications across defence, cybersecurity, telecommunications, logistics, mining, energy, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n With six satellites already in space, the company reports securing \u20ac270 million in contracts, from 400 clients across 50 countries.<\/p>\n Image: Sateliot CEO and Co-Founder Jaume Sanpera<\/p>\n See also: ESA, Telesat establish 5G connection with non-geostationary satellite<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Jaume](\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/08121818\/Sateliot-CEO-Jaume-Sanpera.webp\")
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NTN satellite comms<\/p>\n<\/a>For its part, Nordic highlighted the potential of satellite connectivity.<\/p>\nSateliot<\/h2>\n