Satellite Connect About
Congratulations for choosing Satellite Connect. At Deutsche Telekom, we improve IoT by adding satellite connectivity for a true global coverage.
Satellite Connect combines the advantages of both cellular and satellite networks. It provides reliable connectivity for IoT devices, even in areas where traditional cellular coverage may be limited or unavailable.
How Satellite Connect works
Combining cellular and satellite networks ensures continuous and reliable connectivity for IoT devices. Allowing them to switch between cellular and satellite networks based on coverage availability and cost efficiency.
What do we mean by each of these?
Integrated Networks
The hybrid solution integrates satellite connectivity in areas where cellular coverage is limited or nonexistent. When IoT devices move outside cellular coverage, they automatically switch to satellite connectivity to maintain continuous communication.
Cellular Connectivity
IoT devices initially connect to cellular network where coverage is available, as it is the most economic option. Depending on the device and network availability, a connection can be through technologies like 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, or 5G.
Cellular Communication
IoT devices communicate with the nearest cellular base stations to send and receive data. This action allows devices to benefit from the widespread coverage and high-speed data transmission capabilities of cellular networks in areas where they are available.
Satellite Modems/Terminals
IoT devices connect to satellite modems, which act as gateways between the devices and the satellite network. They facilitate data transmission to and from the satellite network, using wireless protocols compatible with satellite communication.
Satellite Communication
The satellite modem/terminal sends data to the satellite network, relaying it to the ground station. Deutsche Telekom’s infrastructure is connected to the ground station.
Data Routing and Processing
The integrated data routes to the T IoT Hub platform. Here it undergoes processing, storage, and management similar to data from purely cellular-connected devices.