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IoT Nano

Versatile and cost-effective satellite IoT for remote asset monitoring and control

Situational awareness made simple

IoT Nano delivers scalable, low-to-medium data non-IP messaging.

Designed for medium to large-scale IoT deployments, IoT Nano offers enterprises a versatile range of low-power, compact hardware and integratable modules.

IoT Nano is powered by the ORBCOMM OGx service and operates over Viasat’s ultra-reliable L-band satellite network.

With efficient, two-way messaging and support for messages of up to 1MB, IoT Nano helps organizations to optimize operations, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance safety—even in the most remote environments.

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Why choose IoT Nano?

Global, weather resilient coverage: Up to 99.5% uptime via Viasat’s L-band network

Cost-effective: Deployments use non-IP messaging to reduce data consumption and cost

Versatile: Unlock new IoT use cases with light, low-power, compact hardware ideal for remote and hard-to-reach locations

Easy installation: Quick setup and deployment, with patch antennas that require no pointing

Easy to integrate: Embeddable modules for OEMs and solution providers

IoT Nano capabilities

Asset and equipment monitoring
Diagnostic file retrieval
Event-driven data delivery in challenging environments
Event-triggered, compressed image messaging
Near real-time tracking
Remote firmware patches
Telematics

Key features

Two-way non-IP messaging
No SIMs required – devices work globally
Low latency – under 15 seconds for small messages; up to 2kbps for larger files
End-to-end security with RESTful API access
Compact, programmable devices from a growing ecosystem of OEMs

IoT Nano service sheet

Download the service sheet to get more information on:

Technical specifications
Coverage maps
Service plans

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Compact and adaptable satellite terminals

The IoT Nano service is offered through a variety of ORBCOMM and 3rd party terminals. Terminals vary in specification - features include:

Ultra-low power consumption
Programmable edge intelligence
Hybrid satellite-cellular connectivity

Flexible pricing plans

Avoid unexpected costs with predictable data usage. IoT Nano allows you to pool data across devices, minimizing the risk of overages due to anomalies or remote events.

Choose from application-specific or bulk purchase plans, giving you the flexibility to scale from pilot projects to full-scale deployments.

Compatible hardware

Neuska IoT Gateway powered by Viasat IoT Nano

NEUSKAone Gateway

By Neuska

NEUSKAone is a versatile IoT gateway offering remote monitoring of freight changes, electric fences, and more.

IoSAT Terminal

By GuardianSat

The GuardianSat IoSAT terminal offers connectivity for a variety of fixed and mobile applications.

GSC-5-INSAT lantern

By Gisman

The GSC-5-INSAT terminal by Gisman is a self contained, innovative polyethylene buoy with smart LED lantern.

Dhruvan IoT Nano powered by Viasat IoT Nano

Dhruvant IoT Nano

By Dhruvant

The Dhruvant IoT Nano terminal is a compact device, enabling two-way messaging, SOS alerts, and FOTA.

SC 1000

By Orbcomm

The ORBCOMM SC1000 helps customers stay connected with a solar-powered asset tracker for intelligent visibility.

ST 2100

By Orbcomm

The ORBCOMM ST2100 is a satellite accessory designed to add satellite connectivity to any IoT solution, anywhere.

ST 6100

By Orbcomm

The ORBCOMM ST6100 satellite terminal improves utilisation and enable sensor, status and behaviour monitoring.

ST 9100

By Orbcomm

The ORBCOMM ST9100 is a dual terminal, offering asset management virtually anywhere with dual satellite-celluar connectivity.

Develop new devices with IoT Nano modules

IoT Nano is available in module form – for example, the Quectel CC200A-LB satellite communication module. This approach helps enable OEMs and solution providers to cost-effectively embed the service within their proprietary devices, vehicles and things to address specific IoT use cases at scale.

Through Viasat’s ELEVATE program OEMs and solution providers can unlock commercial, technical and marketing support to help grow their businesses into new use cases and verticals.

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Interested in embedding IoT Nano into your device or solution?

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Where IoT Nano makes a difference

Agriculture

Monitoring resources and machinery maintenance, including livestock monitoring, crop storage monitoring, and aquaculture management.

Aid and NGO

Monitoring and automatic alert systems for worker health and safety.

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Mining

Asset tracking, as well as monitoring and control of remote industrial mechanisms.

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Oil and gas

Helping to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. pipeline monitoring), boosting efficiency (e.g. artificial lift monitoring, wellhead monitoring)and improving worker safety.

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Transport

Fleet management, vessel monitoring, crew welfare, as well as helping provide sensor and telematics alerts.

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Utilities

Electrical grid monitoring, safety shut-offs, and intrusion detection.

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