From Cell Towers to Skylo: Connecting IoT Over Satellite with Cellular Radios

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In this episode of 'What to Expect When You're Connecting,' host Ryan Carlson chats with Satender Yadav from Skylo, the Director of Global Sales Engineering. They discuss the intricacies and advancements in non-terrestrial network (NTN) satellite technology, which enables seamless connectivity for IoT devices no matter their location. Satender explains the challenges of connecting products and services to satellites, the ease of transitioning from cellular to satellite networks using Skylo’s modules, and the flexibility offered by Skylo’s solutions. The episode also explores use cases such as asset tracking in remote areas, cold chain management, and lone worker safety. Additionally, the conversation touches on the importance of efficient data protocols and power management in optimizing IoT device performance on satellite networks. Satender also shares personal anecdotes about working closely with Soracom, emphasizing the collaborative spirit in advancing IoT connectivity. The episode serves as an insightful guide for IoT professionals looking to enhance their devices' global connectivity.

00:00 From Cell Towers to Skylo: Connecting IoT Over Satellite with Cellular Radios
00:32 Introduction to Skylo and NTN Satellite
01:29 Simplifying Satellite Connectivity
02:40 Latency and Speed in Satellite Networks
05:18 Availability of Satellite-Compatible Modules
09:07 Use Cases for Satellite Connectivity
13:32 Asset Tracking and Cold Chain Management
22:43 Technical Considerations for Satellite IoT
24:20  Challenges with TCP/IP in NB-IoT
24:54 Introduction to Soracom Beam
26:08 Experimenting with Data Transmission
28:10 Power Efficiency in IoT Devices
30:50 Switching Between Cellular and Satellite Networks
32:20 Innovations and Use Cases in IoT
38:56 Simplifying Network Connectivity
44:17 Q: What is Soracom to you?