Starlink Goes Beyond Phones: New Zealand Launches First Satellite IoT Network for Beehives
2025-08-05

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.
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