# Low-Cost IoT Connectivity with Satellites | Wyld Networks’ Alastair Williamson

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2022-06-16
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/Low-Cost-IoT-Connectivity-with-Satellites--Wyld-Networks-Alastair-Williamson-e28bmp7

## Summary

Alastair Williamson, CEO of Wyld Networks, explains how his company provides affordable, low-power satellite IoT connectivity by connecting LoRaWAN sensors to low Earth orbit satellites. He details the engineering challenges of mitigating interference in the unlicensed ISM band and highlights use cases in agriculture, supply chain, and energy where global coverage is critical. Williamson notes that Wyld Networks is preparing for a commercial launch in the second half of 2022, aiming to unlock a massive market for remote IoT devices.

## Chapters

- [1:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=99) Introduction to Wyld Networks and Global Connectivity
- [3:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=191) Low Power Satellite IoT and LoRaWAN Technology
- [6:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=389) Hybrid Connectivity and Customer Engagement Models
- [9:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=561) Sustainability and ROI in Agriculture and Energy
- [15:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=933) Engineering Challenges and Interference Mitigation
- [19:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-06-16-low-cost-iot-connectivity-with-satellites-wyld-networks-alastair-williamson#t=1192) Market Forecast and Commercial Launch Plans

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Wyld Networks (company)
- LoRaWAN (other)
- SpaceX (company)
- Koopia (company)
- Sense (company)
- LoRa Alliance (other)
- McKinsey (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Building A Low-cost Satellite IoT Solution](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2022-07-07-building-a-low-cost-satellite-iot-solution) (Over the Air)
- [Satellite Iot: Space-Based Connectivity Solutions With Oli Potter](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2024-10-24-satellite-iot-space-based-connectivity-solutions-with-oli-potter) (Over the Air)
- [An Interview with Maarten Engelen](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2019-01-28-an-interview-with-maarten-engelen) (The Amp Hour)
- [Space Age Bluetooth with Alex Haro](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2026-07-09-space-age-bluetooth-with-alex-haro) (The Amp Hour)
- [Off-Grid Communication: Innovating Satellite Tech with Diego Lozano from Somewear Labs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/over-the-air/2024-08-15-off-grid-communication-innovating-satellite-tech-with-diego-lozano-from-somewear) (Over the Air)

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