- Expanding reach: OQ Technology’s NB-IoT service extends o2 Telefónica’s global reach to more than 130 counties.
- Increased connectivity: Aiming to connect 7-digit SIMs to the OQ network by 2030, demonstrating potential for large-scale deployment
- State-of-the-art infrastructure: Leveraging OQ’s 3GPP LEO constellation, O2 Telefónica enables 5G IoT connectivity for NB-IoT standard-compliant devices
OQ Technology, the first fast-growing 5G IoT satellite operator, proudly announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with o2 Telefonica, ushering in a new era of global IoT satellite connectivity.
From Q2 2024, o2 Telefonica will roll out global 5G roaming, enabling the deployment of narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) solutions around the world. This collaboration will enable businesses to take advantage of reliable IoT services in areas that were previously inaccessible.
OQ Technology’s satellite network seamlessly integrates with o2 Telefónica’s award-winning IoT connectivity management platforms, Telefónica IPX Cloud and Kite, to provide real-time SIM card monitoring and control to enterprise customers around the world.
In collaboration with OQ Technology, o2 Telefónica will provide hybrid mobile satellite connectivity services to provide global IoT network coverage. Service data is transmitted securely to customers and only requires a service level agreement with o2 Telefonica.
leadership perspective:
Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology: We are delighted to partner with Telefónica to achieve a historic milestone and enable o2 Telefónica users to access 5G IoT roaming services worldwide.
Nikolaos Kalivianakis, Director of Business Solutions at o2 Telefónica: Through OQ Technology’s global coverage and innovative satellite-based IoT connectivity, we highlight the potential for collaboration to improve efficiency and productivity.
new business opportunity:
Satellite connectivity enables IoT applications even in areas where terrestrial networks face limitations. This includes connecting stationary IoT devices such as agricultural sensors in remote locations and facilitating his IoT applications across oceans around the world.
New service – IoT data enabled:
In early 2024, Telefónica’s Kite platform will introduce “IoT Data Ready”, simplifying NB-IoT data processing and acting as a bridge to traditional IT systems.
