Particle by Digi Released Satellite-Certified IoT Device
The M635e module provides seamless failover to satellite networks, enabling off-grid connectivity for industrial IoT deployments.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Particle by Digi has announced that its new M635e IoT device has achieved Skylo certification for use with satellite-based Non-Terrestrial Network services. The device is now available for pre-order and is designed to integrate into commercial hardware stacks.
Why it matters
This certification allows manufacturers to bypass complex development cycles by providing a pre-validated path for connectivity beyond cellular range. It accelerates the deployment of IoT sensors in remote environments by leveraging standardized satellite services.
The M635e device uses 3GPP standards to bridge cellular and satellite networks, supporting LTE-M, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Low Energy. The module automates connectivity transitions by switching to satellite links when terrestrial cellular coverage is unavailable.
The players
Particle by Digi
A provider of enterprise IoT hardware, software, and connectivity solutions built on the Digi International infrastructure.
Skylo Technologies
A startup based in Mountain View specializing in NTN services that allow standard cellular hardware to connect to satellite constellations.
The details
The hardware functions by utilizing an automated failover process that detects signal loss in cellular bands to trigger a switch to satellite connectivity. Developers can prototype applications for the unit using the Particle Muon, a single-board computer, before integrating the M635e into their own hardware designs. This approach allows original equipment manufacturers to streamline the certification process for their end products using a product-equivalency pathway.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Particle by Digi announced the M635e device certification.
The Tech Race
The M635e aligns with the broader industry transition toward embedding 3GPP-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) standards into commercial IoT hardware. By standardizing this connectivity, the device competes with proprietary satellite solutions that traditionally required bespoke hardware and higher development costs.
OEMs and industrial developers can begin prototyping their applications today via the M635e pre-order program. The device removes the need for custom hardware tuning for remote deployments, provided that the end user integrates the module into their existing product ecosystem.
The takeaway
The move toward pre-certified satellite hardware signals that remote IoT deployment is moving from a niche engineering challenge to a standard feature for commercial devices. Prospective users should monitor the product-equivalency certification application portal to assess how this hardware integrates with their specific product roadmaps.
Further reading
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More information
Review technical specifications and availability on the Particle M635e pre-order page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wirelessdesignonline.
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