OQ Technology is a global 5G IoT network operator and satellite telecom company. They provide satellite-based connectivity solutions for IoT devices, particularly in remote areas, utilizing a LEO satellite constellation. Their services cater to industries like oil & gas, maritime, and logistics, offering asset tracking and data analytics. OQ Technology has partnerships with major players such as Aramco, Telefonica and ESA.
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OQ Technology conducted a test connecting a commercial IoT module to a satellite in low Earth orbit.
OQ Technology plans to continue expanding its constellation and its 60 MHz of priority S-band spectrum rights.
OQ Technology successfully completed an end-to-end 5G NB-IoT link between its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and standard terrestrial chipsets from Nordic Semiconductor on December 17, 2025.
OQ Technology has successfully delivered Europe’s first direct-to-mobile (D2M) emergency broadcast message from space using its LEO satellite constellation.
OQ Technology is the first European satellite operator to demonstrate a D2M emergency broadcast message.
Following the successful emergency broadcast messaging demonstration, OQ Technology will demonstrate D2M voice services in the coming year.
OQ Technology's achievement marks a turning point for Europe’s sovereign space capabilities and aims to expand European leadership in D2D connectivity.
OQ Technology's demonstration was supported by 60 MHz of MSS S-band spectrum, upper C-band, and IMT band partnerships.
OQ Technology operates 10 satellites in LEO.
OQ Technology plans to demonstrate direct-to-mobile voice services in the coming year.
OQ Technology has 10 satellites in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO).
OQ Technology has backing from the Luxembourg Space Agency, European Space Agency, and the government of Luxembourg.
OQ Technology sent a test emergency broadcast message from its satellites in LEO to mobile phones on Earth.
OQ Technology plans to offer emergency-messaging capabilities to governments and private enterprises in the short term.
OQ Technology successfully sent an emergency broadcast message directly to phones through its satellite constellation in a recent demonstration.
OQ Technology holds 60 MHz of mobile satellite service (MSS) S-band spectrum.
OQ Technology partnered with Aramco to strengthen IoT connectivity in remote areas.
OQ Technology secured a €2.5 million ($2.9 million) grant from the European Innovation Council to test secure direct-to-device messaging.
OQ Technology plans to ultimately field a 100-satellite strong constellation.
OQ Technology aims to roll out a more capable network to consumers, governments, and industrial organizations in the coming years.