Satellite & 5G connectivity
Satellite and 5G RedCap, engineered into a watch.
One rugged round platform with four links: 5G RedCap, 4G LTE, GEO satellite or IoT NTN messaging.
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One platform, four configurations
Choose the link your users need.
The same rugged case and core electronics, configured with the connectivity that suits your network and your users’ locations.
5G
5G RedCap
5G connectivity sized for wearables, with UWB and Wi-Fi options for precise positioning.
4G
4G LTE
Voice, messaging and data over 4G, with NFC and eSIM options.
GEO
GEO satellite
Two-way satellite messaging and location from the wrist when there is no mobile signal.
NTN
IoT NTN satellite
Two-way satellite messaging over IoT NTN, on a low-power platform built for battery life.
Engineering
Fitting a satellite link into a wrist-sized device.
A watch has a fraction of a phone’s internal space, satellite transmission draws far more power than 4G, and the angle of the wrist affects the link. This is how we address each one.
01
Conformal antenna
The satellite antenna is designed into the case and bezel, sharing structure with the GNSS antenna.
02
Modem on demand
A dual-chip design keeps the satellite modem asleep until it is needed.
03
Emergency reserve
A battery reserve is held back so the wearer can still send an SOS.
04
Guided connection
On-screen guidance helps the wearer raise their wrist towards the sky, and the watch retries automatically.
Who it’s for
For people who work alone, far from coverage.
Power-line inspection
Crews checking long routes through areas without a mobile signal.
Forestry & geological survey
Teams working in remote terrain for days at a time.
Offshore & maritime
Workers on offshore facilities and at sea.
Outdoor activities
Hikers and outdoor users who want an SOS option beyond coverage.
FAQ
Satellite and 5G questions.
Which connectivity configurations are available?
Four, on one rugged round platform: 5G RedCap, 4G LTE, GEO satellite and IoT NTN satellite.
What does an SOS send?
The SOS function sends the wearer’s location and health data. Satellite configurations support two-way satellite messaging.
How does satellite messaging affect battery life?
The satellite modem wakes when it is needed, and an emergency battery reserve is held back for SOS.
How does the wearer get a satellite connection?
On-screen guidance prompts them to raise their wrist towards the sky, and the watch retries automatically if a send fails.
How is the satellite antenna fitted into a watch?
It is designed conformally into the case and bezel, sharing structure with the GNSS antenna.
Can the design be customised?
Yes. Appearance, branding and network bands can be customised for your project.
Need coverage beyond the network?
Tell us where your users work and which network you use. We’ll recommend a configuration and quote for your project.