"Through the partnership, Vodafone IoT will gain access to Iridium NTN Direct - the 3GPP standards-based service providing NB-IoT and direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity. Vodafone IoT services have already been deployed in applications such as smart meters and tracking device that use low-power, wide-area (LPWA) networks. The network has more than 215 million devices connected over 760 networks across more than 180 countries worldwide, providing businesses the ability to manage, monitor and operate their IoT devices."
"Planned for commercial launch in 2026, Iridium NTN Direct will connect Vodafone IoT's NB-IoT customers using the Iridium network for data messaging, tracking and real-time monitoring for IoT, automotive and industrial devices. The partners said that this will be particularly valuable for industries that demand connectivity in extremely remote locations - such as windfarms, oil pipelines, shipping tracking and emergency services."
Vodafone IoT has partnered with Iridium Communications to integrate Iridium NTN Direct, a 3GPP standards-based NB‑IoT and direct-to-device service operating over Iridium's L‑band LEO satellites. The integration will extend narrowband IoT coverage to devices in the most remote locations and enable data messaging, tracking and real‑time monitoring for IoT, automotive and industrial assets. Vodafone IoT already connects over 215 million devices across 760 networks in more than 180 countries via LPWA networks. Iridium's globally coordinated L‑band spectrum, weather‑resilient infrastructure, low‑power connectivity and proven history of safety‑of‑life and PNT services underpin the reliability of the offering.
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