Vodafone IoT and Iridium launch NTN Direct NB‑IoT to expand global satellite IoT coverage

Vodafone IoT will integrate Iridium’s NTN Direct direct‑to‑device NB‑IoT service into its connectivity portfolio, delivering NB‑IoT over a non‑terrestrial network to extend device coverage worldwide and enable two‑way D2D connectivity where terrestrial cellular is unavailable. The service targets remote and maritime use cases.

Discovered 2025-11-04T00:08:16.685840-08:00 | 2025-11-04T00:08:16.685840-08:00

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This integrates Iridium NTN Direct NB‑IoT into a major telco IoT portfolio, extending narrowband satellite coverage and D2D connectivity for devices — building on Iridium’s work to build the NTN Direct core network with Mavenir.
The deal accelerates operator-led commercial rollouts of direct‑to‑device satellite services, following other operator integrations such as the Deutsche Telekom–Iridium NTN Direct partnership and rival consumer moves like Virgin Media O2’s Starlink Direct‑to‑Cell plan.
Expect immediate relevance for maritime, remote-asset tracking and resilient communications for critical infrastructure as the market gains more NTN options, complementing technical milestones such as Sateliot’s Release‑17 NB‑IoT LEO connection.

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