Sateliot, the first company to operate a Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) 5G-Advanced Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) IoT satellite constellation acting as a seamless roaming extension of cellular networks, proudly announces the results of its partnership with Communications Consultants Worldwide Limited (CCww), a leading wireless protocol stack developer for over twenty five years, and Lekha Wireless Solutions (Lekha), OEM of 4G and 5G Wireless Infrastructure and UE solutions.
The three teams have successfully integrated the CCww/Lekha UE technology with Sateliot’s NTN IoT test system, and achieved initial registration with the Sateliot network using regenerative mode of operation and successful uplink and downlink data transfers.
As a frontrunner in the satellite technology industry, Sateliot continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance its offerings. “With CCww and Lekha, Sateliot has made significant progress in validating its NTN IoT technology, demonstrating high efficiency and accuracy in initial tests.
Through this cooperation, This cooperation positions Sateliot to expedite and expand its validation process, allowing for the potential of faster development cycles.
The CCww/Lekha NTN NB-IoT UE solution provides cutting-edge capabilities that align perfectly with Sateliot’s stringent testing requirements. Lekha’s PHY (layer 1) software, integrated with CCww’s Access Stratum and Non-Access Stratum (layers 2 and 3), deliver a standards compliant and flexible software solution for NTN NB-IoT UE SoC and product developers. CCww has been delivering UE protocol stacks to wireless silicon and product developers for over twenty five years, which are used by billions of end users. Lekha has successfully deployed multiple Private and Public Networks powered by their IPs with unparalleled services to its wireless customers for fifteen years.
The collaboration between Sateliot and CCww/Lekha underscores the power of partnerships in driving technological advancement. Through mutual cooperation and validation with the CCww/Lekha reference UE, the results of the joint effort demonstrates their commitment to delivering excellence in the satellite and wireless technology sectors.
“The partnership with CCww and Lekha, utilizes their innovative NTN NB-IoT UE as a key element in our validation process,” said Marco Guadalupi, CTO at Sateliot. “This cooperation is enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our satellite technology testing and demonstrating a path to considerable time and cost savings, ultimately delivering greater value to our customers.”
Richard Carter, CEO of CCww adds,
“CCww’s early and intensive investment into 3GPP® Release 17/18 compliant NTN NB-IoT protocol for UEs has enabled us to work with industry leader Sateliot and support their product development. Our record of enabling billions of end user products gives us the experience needed by product developers to create reliable IoT user terminal products.”
Ramu T.S, Co-founder and CEO of Lekha Wireless said:
“Sateliot’s adoption of our NTN IoT UE technology for system validation is a significant milestone in the evolution of satellite based communications network. We are a deep tech company with significant investment in building wireless connectivity products with clear focus on Non Terrestrial Network. Lekha Wireless is member of 3GPP®, actively contributing to the evolution of 6G standards. “This collaboration with Sateliot and CCww marks a key progression, showcasing the advancing maturity of our technology and paving the way for its adoption in commercial NTN IoT networks.”
Sateliot’s adoption of the CCww/Lekha NTN IoT UE reference solution marks a significant milestone in the evolution of satellite communications technology, showcasing the transformative impact of cutting-edge solutions in the satcom industry.
