Vodafone and Inmarsat partner on IoT

Inmarsat and Vodafone have established a roaming agreement, aiming to enable international satellite and cellular roaming connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT).

The collaboration will enable the adaptation of a broad range of industrial demands for IoT applications, including both fixed and mobile requirements.

“Deploying satellite connectivity to complement terrestrial networks for IoT applications changes the Internet of Things into the Internet of Everywhere. The growth in mission-critical IoT applications is driving demand for connectivity with unprecedented reach, range and reliability on a global basis,” said Rupert Pearce, CEO at Inmarsat.

Satellite-powered IoT allows organisations to extend their services beyond terrestrial networks, where they have remote connectivity requirements, for example in the agritech, utilities, oil and gas and transportation sectors.

“Success in IoT demands a mix of different technologies for different applications,” said Ivo Rook, Vodafone director of IoT.

“The IoT is transforming businesses in every sector and I am delighted we are able to support more of our customers in taking advantage of all that this technology has to offer.”

The agreement will use the Inmarsat I-4 satellite network providing global L-band coverage and is weather agnostic.

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