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Podcast: How satellite connectivity is bringing global IoT into the mainstream

September 4, 2026
Podcast: How satellite connectivity is bringing global IoT into the mainstream

Satellite connectivity is no longer just for the most remote IoT deployments.

As satellite and cellular networks move closer together, new standards and lower-cost approaches are making satellite a more practical option for connected devices, mobile assets and global IoT applications.

In this episode of the Trending Tech podcast, Jim Morrish, Co-Founder of Transforma Insights, is joined by Tim Last, Executive Vice President at Iridium, to discuss how satellite connectivity is changing, and what it could unlock for IoT.

Listen to the episode to hear their views on:

  • Why satellite is becoming more accessible for IoT developers

  • How NTN and cellular-based standards could change the market

  • Where satellite can complement terrestrial connectivity

  • Why resilient positioning, navigation and timing matters for critical infrastructure

  • How automotive, autonomy and asset tracking could benefit from global coverage

As IoT deployments become more mobile, distributed and business-critical, satellite may increasingly become part of the connectivity strategy, not just a backup for the edge of coverage.