The Internet of Things is evolving, and with the new partnership between KPN IoT and Skylo, we’re entering a new era of seamless global IoT connectivity.
By combining mobile and satellite IoT networks, devices can now automatically switch to satellite when cellular coverage drops. The result? Uninterrupted IoT communication, even in the most remote or hard-to-reach locations on Earth.
What This Means for Global IoT Deployments
- Exceptional network uptime and coverage
- Seamless integration with enterprise systems
- Strong data security and compliance frameworks
- Agile support for transport, logistics, energy, and smart infrastructure
- Direct-to-device satellite connectivity—no bulky dishes required
- Seamless switching between mobile and satellite networks
- Coverage in the most remote regions: oceans, deserts, mountains, and rural zones
- Support for low-power, low-bandwidth IoT devices (ideal for sensors and trackers)
- Uninterrupted connectivity across terrestrial and satellite networks
- Simplified billing and provisioning through existing KPN relationships
- Scalable deployment for global fleets, infrastructure, and smart assets
- Future-proof architecture ready for 5G, LPWA, and hybrid networks
Maritime IoT
Real-time vessel tracking, cargo monitoring, and crew safety systems can now stay connected across the open ocean, far beyond the limits of terrestrial networks.
Smart Agriculture
From precision irrigation to livestock tracking, IoT in agriculture can now function in rural and mountainous regions where mobile networks are unreliable.
Energy & Mining
Monitor pipelines, offshore rigs, and remote assets with NB-IoT satellite connectivity, ensuring uptime in even the harshest environments.
Logistics & Fleet Management
Fleet operators can maintain real-time visibility across borders and continents, without losing data in coverage gaps.
Emergency & Disaster Response
When disasters strike, hybrid mobile-satellite IoT ensures reliable communication for emergency teams, where every second counts.
Built for the Future: NB-IoT Over Satellite
This hybrid IoT solution is based on NB-IoT over satellite, aligned with 3GPP Release 17 standards — paving the way for 5G and 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN).
It represents the next step toward truly global IoT, where devices remain connected anywhere, anytime.
Always Connected. Anywhere. Anytime.
At M2M Data Connect, we believe the future of IoT lies in global interoperability — and this collaboration between KPN IoT and Skylo proves that boundary-free connectivity is no longer just a vision.
With the power of multi-network IoT SIM cards, NB-IoT, and now satellite integration, your connected devices will never go offline again.
