Telespazio Joins Viasat’s ELEVATE program to provide satellite solutions for remote IoT connectivity

27 June 2024

ELEVATE membership will support the company’s growth across range of industries including agriculture, energy, oli and gas and mining operations.

Telespazio has joined Viasat's ELEVATE programme, the ecosystem and marketplace for IoT solution providers, enablers, and OEMs to deliver high-performance connectivity and enable remote IoT for diverse industries.

As part of the program Telespazio will consolidate its access to Viasat’s global L-band network to provide Internet of Things (IoT) and satellite connectivity services. Through ELEVATE, Telespazio will help its customers connect their systems and remote assets by providing a range of satellite connectivity services, including data airtime packages.

Telespazio will also gain access to Viasat’s broader partner network, creating opportunities to collaborate on additional niche communications solutions for its customers.

"Being part of the ELEVATE community will further strengthen Telespazio's commitment to innovate and develop new applications to feed the growing IoT market. With Viasat's technology, our services can help industries to become more efficient and sustainable - enabling them to take the right actions from anywhere and everywhere in real time!"

Alessandro Caranci, SVP Satellite Communication at Telespazio

ELEVATE’s marketplace will help the company attract new customers in locations without reliable connectivity, or those which have mission-critical connectivity needs.  For customers, it gives access to a broad choice of satellite connectivity and IoT solutions developed by a range of providers to enhance the efficiency, safety and sustainability of their businesses.

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