The global infrastructure agreement will for the first time, according to the companies, allow mobile network operators (MNOs), device makers and chipset manufacturers to take products compliant with the 3GPP Release-17 wireless standard to market within Viasat's global network coverage.
L-band is regarded for its reliability and is trusted by governments to deliver mission-critical data, allowing the D2D network to be capable of delivering data to serve the needs of businesses, governments and out-of-reach consumers. Viasat's geostationary licensed L-band network is also said to be suited for delivering D2D services, and will not require the use of terrestrial spectrum or global regulatory changes or approvals.
The two companies said the combination of the network with MNO and chipset manufacturer collaboration will provide new opportunities for original equipment manufacturers that wish to embed connectivity into their smartphones, wearables, vehicles, machinery and other devices. They also believe IoT service providers stand to gain access to ubiquitous connectivity and economical hardware to scale their offerings globally.
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