Satellite IoT Solutions
Extend your IoT services beyond terrestrial coverage with a practical satellite IoT solution for new and existing LoRaWAN® deployments.
The ECS satellite relay enables real-time, bi-directional communication in hard-to-reach areas. Multiple compatible devices can share a single satellite connection, removing the need for satellite capability at every endpoint.
Built for long-term remote deployment
The ECS satellite relay is designed for remote IoT environments where reliable connectivity needs to operate with minimal intervention in the field.
Low-power by design
Battery operation can support deployments lasting up to 10 years, with solar power available for longer-term use.
Simple to deploy and manage
Designed for straightforward installation and operation, the relay can be configured remotely through the network server once deployed.
Secure in both directions
Encrypted communication protects messages moving between connected devices and the wider network.
How ECS connects remote IoT
ECS satellite IoT creates a satellite path between remote LoRaWAN® devices and the IoT platforms already supporting the deployment.
Built to integrate with your IoT ecosystem
ECS is designed to connect into the infrastructure and platforms already supporting your IoT service, so the satellite layer can be added without creating a separate operational environment.
Third-party LoRaWAN® devices
Supports compatible sensors and endpoints across new and existing deployments in the field over standard ISM-band connectivity.
APIs and connectors
Connects ECS network services into your current systems through supported interfaces, including MQTT-based connectivity.
IoT platforms and applications
Delivers device data into the platforms and application servers used to operate your IoT service.
Building towards broader satellite IoT coverage
ECS uses licensed C-band GEO satellite connectivity to support remote IoT today, with a network strategy designed to expand across additional satellite technologies.
By combining ECS infrastructure with selected partner networks, we can adapt to local spectrum and regulatory requirements while broadening the reach of the service.
Today
Licensed C-band GEO connectivity
As the network develops
Multi-satellite, multi-technology coverage through ECS and partner infrastructure
Why work with ECS for satellite IoT?
ECS combines satellite infrastructure with IoT network expertise, helping solution providers add satellite connectivity without taking on the complexity of building and managing the network layer themselves.
Satellite and IoT expertise
Draw on extensive experience across satellite operations and IoT network development.
End-to-end network management
Reduce operational complexity with ECS managing the satellite connectivity and supporting network infrastructure.
Satellite infrastructure to support wider reach
Extend service availability through ECS ground infrastructure and selected partner networks.
Affordability
Keep satellite IoT commercially viable with a service designed around cost-effective connectivity and deployment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do existing devices need native satellite connectivity?
No. Compatible LoRaWAN® devices can communicate locally with the ECS satellite relay using their existing terrestrial radio interface, so satellite capability does not need to be built into every endpoint.
Is ECS Satellite IoT bi-directional?
Yes. Real-time bi-directional capability allows data to move from remote devices and enables commands to be sent back to the field.
Which satellite spectrum does ECS currently use?
The current relay solution uses licensed C-band GEO satellite connectivity. ECS is developing the wider service around a multi-satellite, multi-technology strategy as coverage expands.
Can ECS integrate with an existing IoT platform?
Yes. ECS network services can connect into existing environments through supported APIs and interfaces, including MQTT-based connectivity, with device data delivered into IoT platforms and application servers.
How many devices can connect through one relay?
The current relay specification supports up to 16 devices, with support for up to 256 devices available through a software upgrade.
How is the relay managed once deployed?
The relay can be configured remotely through the network server, helping reduce the need for manual intervention in the field.