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Myriota launches world first space-enabled IOT 5G network

Stephen Kuper

South Australian-based space-enabled IOT company Myriota has announced the general availability of HyperPulse, billed as the world’s first commercial 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) purpose-built for the internet of things.

The global connectivity platform will go live on 15 December across Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Early Access customers in sectors including environmental monitoring, oil and gas, asset tracking and animal management are already operating on the service.

Fully designed, built and operated in Australia, HyperPulse pairs Myriota’s proprietary 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) architecture with L-band satellite capacity leased from Viasat.

A key feature of the system is its optimisation layer, which dynamically adjusts performance settings such as latency and data throughput in response to customer requirements or changing environmental conditions.

 
 

Positioned as a higher-bandwidth complement to Myriota’s existing UltraLite service, HyperPulse provides lower latency and larger daily data allowances.

This makes it suitable for applications requiring richer sensor inputs and more frequent reporting, such as tracking heavy machinery, containers, rail wagons and trailers; utility smart metering; environmental monitoring of soil, water and air; and remote livestock and wildlife management.

Built on 3GPP 5G NTN standards and leveraging Viasat’s satellite infrastructure, the network is designed for seamless interoperability with an expanding range of NTN-capable chipsets and devices. Myriota has already certified Nordic’s nRF9151 module across multiple scenarios, with further certifications expected.

To support developers and industry partners, the company is also rolling out new enablement tools. The first, the HyperPulse Developer Kit, launches alongside the service. It offers rapid prototyping capabilities and is engineered for field use, featuring a weatherproof enclosure, onboard battery, and multiple sensor and interface options.

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Myriota CEO Ben Cade said HyperPulse marks a significant leap for satellite-enabled IOT, saying, “With HyperPulse, we’re making 5G non-terrestrial connectivity a practical reality for IOT at scale.”

Cade added, “By delivering higher data allowances, lower latency and standards-based coverage, HyperPulse gives organisations the ability to track and monitor assets, gather insights and make decisions – even in the most remote and challenging environments. With more features arriving next year, this is an exciting step forward for IOT connectivity worldwide.”

Early Access customer Custodia, a Saudi-based IOT engineering firm, is already integrating the technology into its next-generation animal tracking systems.

Custodia CEO Luliia Sergeeva said the service will be transformative, “This technology will prove invaluable for wildlife conservation teams and livestock owners, enabling scalable, cost-effective monitoring in areas where connectivity was previously impossible.”

Myriota expects HyperPulse coverage to expand across Latin America, Europe and south-east Asia in early 2026, positioning the company to redefine global IOT affordability and reach.