Satellite IoT will take off with the arrival of 6G

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Satellite IoT is gaining momentum as industries look for connectivity in places where standard networks are weak, expensive, or unavailable. The article highlights 6G as the main long-term catalyst, especially through the NB-IoT NTN standard that should broaden satellite IoT use around 2030. It also shows that LoRa and Bluetooth-based satellite solutions already have commercial traction today, with companies like Kineis, Skylo, and Hubble Network building out services and deployments. Competition will stay active for years because low-cost, low-power options still fit many use cases even as cellular-based satellite IoT matures.

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