Starlink Goes Beyond Phones: New Zealand Launches First Satellite IoT Network for Beehives

SpaceX's cellular Starlink network is expanding beyond phone coverage in cellular dead zones. New Zealand's One NZ has launched the world's first Starlink Direct-to-Cell (DTC) IoT network, partnering with APIS Solutions to monitor beehives in remote areas via satellite. This utilizes Starlink's satellite connectivity to provide real-time data without reliance on traditional cell towers. T-Mobile has also confirmed plans to incorporate IoT device support into its Starlink service, highlighting the growing potential of satellite technology for connecting remote IoT devices.