OQ Technology, O2 Telefónica to offer 5G connectivity to IoT devices

OQ Technology aims to leverage its 3GPP Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, an infrastructure designed for providing connectivity. O2 Telefónica will use the infrastructure to enable 5G IoT connectivity for devices compliant with NB-IoT standards. The co-developed 5G roaming services are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2024.

The partnership also offers additional features, including real-time monitoring and control of SIM cards on a global scale. The capability enables businesses to manage their IoT devices in remote locations and maintain data connections across various geographical areas.

According to both companies, the integration is made possible through the combination of OQ Technology’s satellite network with O2 Telefónica’s IPX Cloud and Kite platform. IPX Cloud is a cloud-based infrastructure that supports various telecommunications services, while Kite is an IoT connectivity management platform.

Nikolaos Kalivianakis, the Director of Business Solutions at O2 Telefónica, highlights the potential of this collaboration to enhance efficiency and productivity through OQ Technology’s satellite-based IoT connectivity.

The jointly developed 5G IoT connectivity is the hybrid mobile satellite connectivity service, providing global coverage for IoT networks and ensuring data transmission to customers dispersed across diverse locations. To access this service, customers need to establish a Service-Level Agreement (SLA) with O2 Telefónica.

Given the increasing demand for remote IoT devices in areas lacking wireless connectivity infrastructure, this 5G IoT connectivity presents business opportunities, particularly because it utilizes satellite communication technology.

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5G  |  IoT  |  O2 Telefonica  |  OQ Technology