Viasat Expands Global IoT Coverage with IoT Nano Messaging Service
Viasat Expands Global IoT Coverage with IoT Nano Messaging Service
Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global satellite communications leader, has launched its next-generation IoT Nano messaging service, further strengthening its position in global IoT connectivity. Announced on July 23, 2025, this new service was developed in partnership with ORBCOMM and is designed for remote monitoring and asset control in even the world’s most challenging environments.
IoT Nano delivers robust, two-way messaging via Viasat’s global L-band network, reaching industries such as agriculture, transport, utilities, mining, and environmental monitoring. The service is tailored for growing global demand for cost-efficient, low-data, and low-power IoT solutions in locations where mobile coverage is limited.
Powered by ORBCOMM’s advanced OGx satellite IoT technology—an upgrade from the earlier IsatData Pro (IDP)—IoT Nano offers quicker message delivery, larger message sizes, and expanded hardware choices. This addition to Viasat’s connectivity portfolio now ranges from ultra-low data narrowband IoT to static VSAT IoT.
“IoT Nano marks a significant step in flexible, scalable, and energy-efficient IoT connectivity for businesses in remote areas,” said Andy Kessler, Vice President, Enterprise and Land Mobile, Viasat. “By leveraging ORBCOMM’s OGx and offering partners new, low-cost modules, we’re enabling customers to access smarter data more frequently, across more locations, and at a lower cost.”
The IoT Nano platform ensures near real-time asset visibility and provides richer, actionable data for customers. The service continues to support IDP mode, protecting existing investments, while OGx mode enables lower power consumption, faster transmission, and new, higher-value use cases.
By optimizing power usage, IoT Nano helps reduce costs—allowing for smaller solar panels, batteries, and enclosures. OEMs and solution providers can also develop their own terminals and devices using third-party modules, supporting a wide range of applications and data needs. Viasat backs this with comprehensive development resources via its ELEVATE partner program and compatibility with various ORBCOMM modules.
Dave Roscoe, President of Satellite IoT at ORBCOMM, added, “OGx delivers higher speeds, bigger messages, and reduced power use, all with ORBCOMM’s trusted network and field support. Our collaboration with Viasat lets solution providers scale IoT applications in sectors such as agriculture, transportation, maritime, oil and gas, heavy equipment, and mining. By lowering satellite connectivity costs and boosting performance, OGx expands market opportunities and use cases.”
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About Viasat
Viasat is a worldwide communications provider committed to connecting people and things everywhere. With offices in 24 countries, Viasat powers secure, fast, and reliable communications for consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries—on land, in the air, and at sea. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, merging talent and technologies to become a new global communications partner.
Viasat’s innovative satellite and ground network infrastructure enables high-quality connectivity in the most remote and underserved locations around the world. The company supports critical communications for disaster response, maritime fleets, commercial aviation, and defense operations, ensuring users stay connected regardless of their environment. Through continuous investment in advanced satellite technologies and sustainable practices, Viasat is driving digital transformation, closing the connectivity gap, and empowering organizations to unlock new opportunities.
Viasat’s vision is to build a truly inclusive digital future where access to information, communication, and resources is available to everyone, everywhere.
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