Australian firm launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular network for IoT in Argentina

Australian company Myriota, a global leader in satellite connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT), has announced the launch of its hybrid 5G satellite and cellular network in Argentina. This new offering integrates cellular connectivity into its existing non-terrestrial network (NTN) 5G HyperPulse and the AssetHawk tracking device. The goal is to create a seamless IoT network that combines satellite and cellular coverage, specifically designed for large-scale industrial IoT applications. This hybrid approach addresses the long-standing challenge of tracking assets that move between cellular coverage areas and remote locations lacking terrestrial connectivity. Myriota CEO Ben Cade stated that for the first time, it is commercially viable to connect almost any asset, anywhere, for less than a dollar a month, calling it a "new market" rather than just an incremental improvement. The HyperPulse service automatically routes messages through cellular or satellite networks based on availability and configuration, eliminating the need to manage separate providers, contracts, and platforms. A single device with a unified connectivity contract now covers an asset's entire operational geography. The system complies with 3GPP Release 17 standards and supports an expanding ecosystem of standardized silicon. It currently offers hybrid coverage in the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia, with plans for further market expansion. This integration of cellular connectivity transforms the economics for a wider range of assets, including trailers, generators, and shipping containers that spend part of their operational life outside of terrestrial coverage.

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For decades, a large number of remote and distributed operational assets have remained disconnected, not because the technology didn't exist, but because the economics were never viable.