eSAT Global is a provider of direct-to-satellite connectivity solutions, specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. They offer low-power, two-way narrowband connectivity globally, leveraging existing Geosynchronous (GEO) satellites, without the need for terrestrial infrastructure. eSAT Global serves various vertical markets, including power distribution, agriculture, transportation, and security. Yahsat acquired a minority stake in eSAT Global.
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Yahsat invested in eSAT Global in October 2022.
eSAT Global sent and received messages of up to 320 characters over the Thuraya-2 satellite using transmission power below 200 microwatts.
The successful demo is the first of several milestones Yahsat expects to achieve via its investment in eSAT Global and Thuraya’s agreement with eSAT Global to develop a next-generation IoT platform.
eSAT Global states that GEO satellites offer greater capacity at lower per-message costs than alternatives and do not require terrestrial base stations or satellite launches.
eSAT Global joined the IoT M2M Council to collaborate with leading IoT industry practitioners on satellite solutions.
Californian startup eSAT Global is developing a chip to enable phones to connect to satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO) without needing new spectrum licenses or satellites.
eSAT Global needs to raise $4,000,000 to launch commercial IoT services next year.
Yahsat announced an investment in eSAT Global on 2022-10-11.
eSAT Global is aiming for a soft launch of its global Remote Text Service in the second half of 2023 and expects IoT devices capable of connecting to partner GEO satellites to be available by the fourth quarter of 2023.
eSAT Global planned field trials of its Remote Text Service in the second quarter of 2022 but now expects those field trials to take place in the first quarter of 2023 due to COVID-19 and funding closing delays.
eSAT Global was founded in 2017 in San Diego to create communications modules that enable tracking, monitoring, and other low-cost IoT devices to connect directly to GEO satellites where terrestrial networks are unavailable.
eSAT Global is developing a chip intended to enable phones to connect directly to satellites in geostationary orbit (GEO).
Yahsat invested in San Diego-based eSAT Global by acquiring a minority stake on 2022-10-11.