5G
“ Imagine the potential unlocked once maritime , aviation , and other sectors have easy access to highspeed internet all over the world ”
PER BORGKLINT CCO , ONEWEB
capabilities of Brazilian agricultural firms to monitor and analyse their operations . It ’ s classic IIoT but partially delivered from space .
By launching its shoebox-sized satellites into space , OQ ’ s plan is to democratise IoT connectivity in underserved and remote regions , as well as markets where terrestrial networks aren ’ t yet up to the task . To do this , Qaise stipulates , “ access to satellite services needs to be easier and cheaper than what ’ s on the market now ,” adding that “ OQ Technology has made the first step with the launch of its Tiger-2 nanosatellite offering commercial 5G IoT connectivity .”
The Newest Final Frontier Whereas companies like OQ are looking to use satellites as a way to augment existing terrestrial networks , companies like OneWeb are looking to go a step further . Per Borgklint , OneWeb ’ s Chief Commercial Officer explains that his company ’ s evergrowing network of satellites “ promises high-speed and low-latency connectivity around the globe , available via a new class of LEO user terminals which are suitable for all types of needs from aviation to maritime , to users on the move .”
74 September 2021