Inmarsat and Vodafone have entered into a joint Internet of Things (IoT) venture to provide connectivity in remote areas of the world. Vodafone has signed a roaming contract to allow customers access to Inmarsat's satellite network via IoT to transmit data. Examples of this service include tracking a driverless car or monitoring an offshore oil rig: two scenarios where conventional internet access would not be available yet both require an ultra-fast, low-cost network. The new partnership will enable users on either side of the Atlantic Ocean to connect with each other using their mobile phones as data transmitters.
Inmarsat and Vodafone have entered into a joint Internet of Things (IoT) venture to provide connectivity in remote areas of the world. Vodafone has signed a roaming contract to allow customers access to Inmarsat's satellite network via IoT to transmit data. Examples of this service include tracking a driverless car or monitoring an offshore oil rig: two scenarios where conventional internet access would not be available yet both require an ultra-fast, low-cost network. This joint venture does not require any financial participation from Inmarsat and Vodafone although it will be an important part of Vodafone's strategy for customer growth.