LEO satellite operator Sateliot enters Australia

LEO satellite operator Sateliot has entered the Australian market, securing a number of contracts and preparing to connect over 300,000 IoT devices.

These deployments represent over 15 million AUD in recurring annual revenues.

Sateliot is now licensed for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) services across Australia and commercial service roll-out is expected in the second half of 2025.

As part of its entry into the Australian market, Sateliot has launched a pilot program that allows local IoT providers to trial its 5G-standard satellite connectivity.

The initiative is intended to support early deployment and gauge performance in real-world scenarios, while offering participants preferential terms for future service rollout.

In parallel, in a move to strengthen its presence and collaboration in the region, Sateliot has also joined the IoT Alliance Australia (IoTAA), an industry body driving IoT innovation and adoption.

Sateliot is already working with local players to deliver hybrid satellite-cellular connectivity across critical sectors such as wildlife tracking, livestock monitoring, fleet and asset management, smart farming, and environmental data collection.

Sateliot CCO Gianluca Redolfi said Australia’s unique geography and economic landscape make it one of the most promising markets for NTN-enabled IoT services.

 “From agriculture and mining to environmental monitoring, the need for affordable, reliable, and scalable connectivity is growing exponentially—and Sateliot is here to bridge that gap,” said Redolfi.

Unlike traditional satellite solutions that demand proprietary hardware or modifications to existing devices, Sateliot’s technology allows IoT deployments to function without altering devices or SIM cards.

Providers can continue using standard 3GPP-compliant cellular devices and SIMs, enabling a unified, scalable, and cost-effective approach to extending coverage to remote or underserved areas—just as they would with terrestrial networks.

Globally, the company is backed by strategic partners such as the Government of Spain and the European Investment Bank, and has signed roaming agreements with Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Eseye, among others.