Globalstar Announces Two-Way Satellite IoT Solution
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) has launched a new two-way satellite IoT solution through its LEO constellation, marking a significant upgrade from its previous one-way tracking capabilities. The company introduced the RM200M module, the first satellite module integrating GNSS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, and application processor features.
The solution enables low-latency messaging and reliable command and control for applications including fleet tracking, asset monitoring, pipeline telemetry, vessel tracking, disaster communications, and precision farming. Key features include a single-stack chipset for cost savings, global LEO satellite connectivity, and edge computing capabilities.
Two beta customers have already implemented the technology: Lasso Technologies for oil and gas tank monitoring, and TGI Connect for transportation technology solutions. Both companies reported rapid integration and deployment success, with TGI expanding into temperature monitoring and ELD compliance markets.
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) ha lanciato una nuova soluzione IoT satellitare bidirezionale attraverso la sua costellazione LEO, segnando un significativo miglioramento rispetto alle precedenti capacità di tracciamento unidirezionale. L'azienda ha introdotto il modulo RM200M, il primo modulo satellitare che integra funzionalità GNSS, Bluetooth, accelerometro e processore applicativo.
La soluzione consente messaggistica a bassa latenza e un comando e controllo affidabili per applicazioni che includono il tracciamento della flotta, il monitoraggio degli asset, la telemetria dei tubi, il tracciamento delle imbarcazioni, le comunicazioni in caso di disastri e l'agricoltura di precisione. Le caratteristiche principali includono un chipset a singolo stack per risparmi sui costi, connettività satellitare globale LEO e capacità di edge computing.
Due clienti beta hanno già implementato la tecnologia: Lasso Technologies per il monitoraggio dei serbatoi di petrolio e gas, e TGI Connect per soluzioni tecnologiche di trasporto. Entrambe le aziende hanno riportato un'integrazione e un successo di distribuzione rapidi, con TGI che si espande nei mercati del monitoraggio della temperatura e della conformità ELD.
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) ha lanzado una nueva solución IoT satelital bidireccional a través de su constelación LEO, marcando una mejora significativa respecto a sus capacidades de seguimiento unidireccional anteriores. La compañía presentó el módulo RM200M, el primer módulo satelital que integra características de GNSS, Bluetooth, acelerómetro y procesador de aplicaciones.
La solución permite la mensajería de baja latencia y un comando y control confiables para aplicaciones que incluyen seguimiento de flotas, monitoreo de activos, telemetría de tuberías, seguimiento de embarcaciones, comunicaciones en caso de desastres y agricultura de precisión. Las características clave incluyen un chipset de pila única para ahorro de costos, conectividad satelital global LEO y capacidades de computación en el borde.
Dos clientes beta ya han implementado la tecnología: Lasso Technologies para el monitoreo de tanques de petróleo y gas, y TGI Connect para soluciones tecnológicas de transporte. Ambas compañías informaron sobre una rápida integración y éxito en el despliegue, con TGI expandiéndose en los mercados de monitoreo de temperatura y cumplimiento de ELD.
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT)는 LEO 별자리를 통해 새로운 양방향 위성 IoT 솔루션을 출시하여 이전의 단방향 추적 기능에서 중요한 업그레이드를 이루었습니다. 이 회사는 GNSS, Bluetooth, 가속도계 및 애플리케이션 프로세서 기능을 통합한 최초의 위성 모듈인 RM200M 모듈을 소개했습니다.
이 솔루션은 저지연 메시징과 신뢰할 수 있는 명령 및 제어를 가능하게 하여, 함대 추적, 자산 모니터링, 파이프라인 원격 감지, 선박 추적, 재난 통신 및 정밀 농업과 같은 애플리케이션에 활용됩니다. 주요 기능으로는 비용 절감을 위한 단일 스택 칩셋, 글로벌 LEO 위성 연결 및 엣지 컴퓨팅 기능이 포함됩니다.
두 개의 베타 고객이 이미 이 기술을 구현했습니다: Lasso Technologies는 석유 및 가스 탱크 모니터링을 위해, TGI Connect는 운송 기술 솔루션을 위해 사용했습니다. 두 회사 모두 빠른 통합 및 배포 성공을 보고했으며, TGI는 온도 모니터링 및 ELD 준수 시장으로 확장하고 있습니다.
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) a lancé une nouvelle solution IoT satellite bidirectionnelle via sa constellation LEO, marquant une amélioration significative par rapport à ses capacités de suivi unidirectionnel précédentes. L'entreprise a présenté le module RM200M, le premier module satellite intégrant des fonctionnalités GNSS, Bluetooth, accéléromètre et processeur d'application.
La solution permet une messagerie à faible latence et un contrôle de commande fiable pour des applications telles que le suivi de flotte, la surveillance d'actifs, la télémétrie de pipeline, le suivi de navires, les communications de crise et l'agriculture de précision. Les caractéristiques clés incluent un chipset à empilement unique pour des économies de coûts, une connectivité satellite LEO mondiale et des capacités de calcul en périphérie.
Deux clients bêta ont déjà mis en œuvre la technologie : Lasso Technologies pour la surveillance des réservoirs de pétrole et de gaz, et TGI Connect pour des solutions technologiques de transport. Les deux entreprises ont signalé une intégration rapide et un succès de déploiement, TGI s'étendant sur les marchés de surveillance de température et de conformité ELD.
Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT) hat eine neue bidirektionale Satelliten-IoT-Lösung über seine LEO-Konstellation eingeführt, was ein bedeutendes Upgrade gegenüber seinen vorherigen unidirektionalen Tracking-Funktionen darstellt. Das Unternehmen stellte das RM200M-Modul vor, das erste Satellitenmodul, das GNSS-, Bluetooth-, Beschleunigungssensor- und Anwendungsprozessorfunktionen integriert.
Die Lösung ermöglicht latenzfreies Messaging sowie zuverlässige Befehls- und Steuerungsfunktionen für Anwendungen wie Flottenverfolgung, Asset-Überwachung, Pipeline-Telemetrie, Schiffsverfolgung, Katastrophenkommunikation und Präzisionslandwirtschaft. Zu den wichtigsten Merkmalen gehören ein Single-Stack-Chipsatz zur Kostensenkung, globale LEO-Satellitenkonnektivität und Edge-Computing-Funktionen.
Zwei Beta-Kunden haben die Technologie bereits implementiert: Lasso Technologies für die Überwachung von Öl- und Gastanks und TGI Connect für Transporttechnologielösungen. Beide Unternehmen berichteten von einer schnellen Integration und einem erfolgreichen Rollout, wobei TGI in die Märkte für Temperaturüberwachung und ELD-Compliance expandiert.
- Expansion from one-way to two-way satellite capabilities for 500,000+ deployed units
- First-to-market integrated satellite module combining multiple technologies
- Low-cost structure leveraging existing consumer wholesale business
- Early customer adoption with successful beta implementations
- New market opportunities in temperature monitoring and ELD compliance
- Previous limitation to one-way tracking indicates late market entry in two-way communications
Insights
Globalstar's launch of two-way satellite IoT connectivity represents a significant product expansion that could materially enhance the company's competitive position and revenue potential in the growing satellite IoT market. This development transforms GSAT's value proposition from simple one-way tracking to comprehensive command-and-control capabilities across multiple industries.
The immediate market opportunity is substantial, with 500,000+ existing deployed units representing a ready-made upgrade path that could drive near-term revenue growth through conversion of the installed base. The company's emphasis on its "extremely low-cost structure" leveraging existing infrastructure investments suggests potential for attractive margins compared to competitors like Iridium and Inmarsat who may carry higher legacy infrastructure costs.
The technical specifications of the RM200M module - particularly its integrated design combining GNSS, Bluetooth, accelerometer and application processor - addresses the industry trend toward hardware consolidation and edge computing capabilities. This positions GSAT favorably against both traditional satellite operators and emerging LEO constellation competitors who may offer less integrated solutions.
Early market validation from beta customers in oil/gas monitoring and transportation technology demonstrates cross-industry applicability and suggests potential for accelerated sales cycles. The testimonials highlighting "record time" deployment and development timeframes being cut to "within the same week" indicate the product may overcome traditional barriers to satellite technology adoption.
This product launch aligns with GSAT's apparent strategic refocus under Dr. Paul Jacobs' leadership, potentially signaling a more aggressive commercial approach to monetizing their satellite infrastructure beyond their high-profile consumer partnerships. The intent to "aggressively compete for subscribers" suggests a shift toward recurring revenue models that could improve long-term financial predictability.
Globalstar's two-way satellite IoT solution represents a significant technical evolution that addresses one of the primary limitations of satellite IoT: bidirectional communication at reasonable power consumption levels. The RM200M module's integrated design combines multiple discrete components (GNSS, Bluetooth, accelerometer, application processor) into a single-stack architecture that likely delivers substantial size, weight, and power (SWaP) advantages - critical factors for battery-powered remote deployments.
What distinguishes this solution technically is its edge computing capability, enabling sophisticated data processing directly on the device rather than transmitting all raw data over bandwidth-constrained satellite links. This architecture aligns with modern IoT best practices that prioritize intelligent filtering and pre-processing at the edge to minimize transmission costs and extend battery life.
The technical implementation appears to overcome traditional barriers to satellite IoT adoption. Beta customer feedback highlighting development timeframes measured in days rather than months suggests Globalstar has created an unusually accessible development environment through their Realm Enablement Suite. This represents a significant departure from typical satellite development processes that often require specialized expertise and custom hardware integration.
The module's future-proofing for cellular connectivity indicates a hybrid architecture that can intelligently route communications through the most appropriate network based on availability and cost considerations - a technical approach that addresses the practical limitations of satellite-only solutions.
From a competitive standpoint, this integrated hardware/software approach differentiates Globalstar from other satellite IoT providers who typically focus on connectivity alone rather than complete solutions. The mention of a "refocused product development team under new leadership" suggests this may be the first in a series of technical innovations as the company leverages its LEO constellation advantages (lower latency, global coverage) against both traditional satellite competitors and emerging LEO entrants targeting the IoT market.
This new connectivity solution offers a unique low-power satellite communication platform. It enables assured delivery, low-latency messaging, and reliable, globally available command and control for a wide variety of applications, such as fleet tracking, asset monitoring, pipeline telemetry, vessel tracking, disaster communications, and precision farming.
Globalstar’s two-way
- The first satellite module with integrated GNSS, Bluetooth, accelerometer and apps processor, enabling the full power of the LEO satellite network
- A single-stack chipset to support hardware consolidation and cost savings
- Affordable, resilient, global LEO satellite connectivity
- Edge computing for device-level processing
- Future-proofed to support cellular connectivity from the same module
Lasso Technologies, LLC (“Lasso”), a leader in oil and gas tank monitoring solutions, has leveraged the module to quickly bring new products to market. As a beta customer, Lasso has experienced firsthand the simplicity and efficiency of the
“This module is simple, straightforward, and easy to work with – we had it up and running right away,” said Lasso CEO Peter McCormick. “This has been a game-changer, cutting our development time so significantly that we could customize the firmware for our specific application within the same week of receiving the beta unit. That kind of speed is almost unheard of in this industry. The capabilities are unmatched by any technology that we have seen.”
TGI Connect (“TGI”), a leading transportation technology provider specializing in trailer utilization, dwell time, and maintenance, is unlocking new business opportunities with Globalstar’s
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About Globalstar, Inc.
Globalstar empowers its customers to connect, transmit, and communicate smarter – easily, quickly, securely, and affordably – offering reliable satellite and terrestrial connectivity services as an international telecom infrastructure provider. The Company’s low Earth orbit ("LEO") satellite constellation ensures secure data transmission for connecting and protecting assets, transmitting critical operational data, and saving lives for consumers, businesses, and government agencies across the globe. Globalstar’s terrestrial spectrum, Band 53, and its 5G variant, n53, offer carriers, cable companies, and system integrators a versatile, fully licensed channel for private networks with a growing ecosystem to improve customer wireless connectivity, while Globalstar’s XCOM RAN product offers significant capacity gains in dense wireless deployments. In addition to SPOT GPS messengers, Globalstar offers next-generation internet of things ("IoT") hardware and software products for efficiently tracking and monitoring assets, processing smart data at the edge, and managing analytics with cloud-based telematics solutions to drive safety, productivity, and profitability. For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.
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Alisa Moloney
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