Sateliot Defined Standards for Global IoT Satellite Access
The company outlined interoperability requirements to help scale sensor connectivity across hybrid satellite networks.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Telecommunications
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Sateliot CTO Marco Guadalupi presented the technical requirements for integrating IoT satellite services with terrestrial networks. The approach utilizes 3GPP standards to enable broader connectivity for global logistics and environmental monitoring.
Why it matters
Standardization is intended to drive corporate investment in the IoT sector by reducing integration risks. By aligning services with established networking protocols, the company aims to foster competitive pricing for satellite-based data services.
Sateliot currently operates 6 satellites in low Earth orbit, with 5 additional units scheduled for deployment. The architecture relies on 3GPP standards to ensure interoperability between satellite and terrestrial cellular networks.
The players
Sateliot
A provider of low Earth orbit satellite connectivity that focuses on extending 5G IoT capabilities through standard 3GPP protocols.
Marco Guadalupi
The CTO of Sateliot who leads the company's technical strategy for integrating space-based and terrestrial network architectures.
The details
The platform functions by establishing a bridge between terrestrial networks and a low Earth orbit constellation. By leveraging 3GPP standards—the universal set of technical specifications for mobile communication—the system allows IoT sensors to communicate directly with satellites. This approach keeps hardware costs for sensors low and enables users to maintain provider choice when switching between network types.
Timeline
September 25, 2026: Marco Guadalupi delivered a keynote address at the Unwrapped Digital Industries event.
The Tech Race
The adoption of 3GPP standards for non-terrestrial networks marks a critical shift toward market commoditization in space-based IoT. This aligns the company with broader industry efforts to unify fragmented satellite systems into a single, cohesive cellular-compatible ecosystem.
Enterprises in agriculture, logistics, and environmental monitoring can expect more consistent connectivity as satellite and terrestrial networks converge. This transition lowers the technical barrier for deploying remote sensors that require reliable data transmission without specialized proprietary hardware.
The takeaway
The move toward universal network standards is likely to reduce the cost of entry for large-scale IoT deployments. Investors and industry partners should monitor the actual launch schedule of the 5 upcoming satellites to verify the network's expanded capacity.
Further reading
For broader context on how network standards are evolving to meet global demand, see Telecommunications.
More information
Review the full presentation details on the Unwrapped Digital Industries event page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mobile World Live.
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