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

Globalstar’s new two-way satellite IoT module has now received certification across major geographies and is commercially available. This two-way rollout expands the company’s IoT capabilities, which were previously one-way only. It has been in the works, with a beta program earlier this year. 

The new RM200M is a low-power IoT solution that delivers two-way connectivity and has satellite and cellular connectivity from the same module. It can serve IoT applications in industries like logistics and transportation to energy, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.

“With the RM200M module now certified across major geographies, we’ve moved to true global reach with our two-way communications,” said Mersad Cavcic, Globalstar chief product officer. “This milestone gives our partners and customers a reliable, cost-effective solution for connecting assets and operations across expansive geographies and hard-to-connect territories alike.”

Globalstar leadership said earlier this year it expects activations to increase now that it has a two-way IoT module as part of its offerings. CEO Paul Jacobs also previewed the two-way rollout in a conversation with Via Satellite late last year, that it would be a key milestone for Globalstar bringing its IoT offerings to parity with the capabilities of other satellite IoT providers.