OQ Technology Nordic Semiconductor test. Photo: OQ Technology

OQ Technology has taken a technology step that it believes will rapidly expand its global addressable IoT device ecosystem for satellite connectivity. The company has certified Nordic Semiconductor’s low-power nRF9151 cellular IoT chipset for use on its 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial network (NTN) network.

This follows an end-to-end NB-IoT connection and IoT data transmission from the nRF9151 to an OQ Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite, confirming that the module can operate over OQ’s network with no hardware changes or software updates required. OQ Technology made the announcement, Dec. 17.

The company said this test demonstrates the readiness of low-power, mass-market standard compliant NTN IoT for broad commercial deployment. Nordic Semiconductor is a key IoT player in low-power wireless solutions.

OQ Technology’s NTN platform is engineered for mobile operators, enterprises, and governments that are looking for reliable connectivity beyond the limits of terrestrial networks. It aims to deliver predictable performance through fine-grained control of the radio link and optimized traffic and network management for demanding use cases.

“Reliable connectivity beyond terrestrial networks is critical for industries in remote areas. With our nRF9151 module connecting directly to OQ’s LEO satellites, customers can extend coverage without redesigning hardware—simplifying deployment and reducing cost,” Kristian Sæther, Senior Product Director, Long-Range BU at Nordic Semiconductor, said in a statement.