New network of satellites is intended to provide low-bandwidth, low-power connectivity

A new network of satellites is intended to provide low-bandwidth, low-power connectivity to Internet of Things devices all over the world.

A Swarm board is about the size of a pack of gum, and provides a constant connection at the kind of data rate and power requirement that IoT devices need.

Right now the company has 12 of a planned 150 satellite constellation in orbit, so it’s still proving out its network with early access and pilot projects. That affects covered areas and traffic limits, but the company expects the full set to be in orbit by mid-2021.