Globalstar’s RM200M module enables two-way communications. Photo: Globalstar

Globalstar is now offering a two-way satellite Internet of Things (IoT) solution using its Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation, the company announced on Feb. 26.

The new platform, RM200M, provides low-power communication and low-latency messaging for applications including fleet tracking, asset monitoring, pipeline telemetry, vessel tracking, disaster communications, and precision farming.

Globalstar CEOPaul Jacobs said the RM200M module is the first satellite module to integrate GNSS, Bluetooth, an accelerometer, and an application processor. Globalstar highlighted the shift from one-way to two-way capabilities.

Key features of the RM200M include a single-stack chipset for cost reduction, global LEO satellite connectivity, edge computing capabilities, and future cellular connectivity support.

Beta customers have reported integration and deployment success. Lasso Technologies utilized the module for oil and gas tank monitoring, while TGI Connect expanded into temperature monitoring and electronic logging device compliance companies for the transportation industry.

“This module is simple, straightforward, and easy to work with – we had it up and running right away,” said Lasso CEO Peter McCormick. “This has been a game-changer, cutting our development time so significantly that we could customize the firmware for our specific application within the same week of receiving the beta unit. That kind of speed is almost unheard of in this industry.”

TGI CEO Bill Wright commented: “Two-way connectivity allows us to bring temperature monitoring online quickly and provide seamless two-way satellite connectivity to ELD compliance companies for tractors operating off-grid.”