Observed Signal · Oct 14, 2026 · Partnership · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Altair Integrates Iridium NTN Direct into Cellular IoT Chipsets
Iridium Communications announced that Altair Semiconductor is integrating Iridium NTN Direct satellite connectivity into its ALT1350 and next-generation ALT1550 cellular IoT chipsets. This integration enables device manufacturers, module makers, and mobile network operators to extend IoT connectivity beyond terrestrial networks without adding a separate satellite modem. The ALT1350 supports asset tracking, logistics, smart metering, agriculture, and industrial monitoring, while the ALT1550 targets AI-powered 5G eRedCap devices like smart glasses and wearables. Iridium NTN Direct leverages Iridium's LEO satellite constellation and L-band spectrum, supporting NB-IoT and direct-to-device applications. The partnership aims to provide reliable, low-power connectivity in remote areas, expanding the ecosystem of NTN-cellular integration partners.
This is a niche technical integration in the satellite IoT space, not directly relevant to digital advertising, ad tech, or marketing technology.
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- Altair Semiconductor integrates Iridium NTN Direct into ALT1350 and ALT1550 IoT chipsets.
- The integration enables satellite connectivity without a separate modem.
- ALT1350 targets asset tracking, logistics, smart metering, agriculture, and industrial monitoring.
- ALT1550 targets AI-powered 5G eRedCap devices like smart glasses and wearables.
- Iridium NTN Direct uses Iridium's LEO constellation and L-band spectrum for NB-IoT and direct-to-device applications.
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