The World’s First Space-Based 5G IoT Network
South Australian space technology firm Myriota announced general availability of HyperPulse on December 4, 2025—the world’s first commercial 5G non-terrestrial network purpose-built for Internet of Things applications. The global connectivity platform launches on December 15th across Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the United States, with early access customers already operational in environmental monitoring, oil and gas, asset tracking, and animal management sectors.
Entirely designed, built, and operated in Australia, HyperPulse combines Myriota’s proprietary 5G NTN architecture with L-band satellite capacity leased from Viasat. The system features an optimization layer dynamically adjusting performance parameters including latency and data throughput based on customer requirements or environmental conditions.
Beyond Basic Connectivity
Positioned as a higher-bandwidth complement to Myriota’s existing UltraLite service, HyperPulse delivers lower latency and larger daily data allowances suitable for applications demanding richer sensor inputs and frequent reporting. Use cases include tracking heavy machinery, containers, rail wagons and trailers; utility smart metering; environmental monitoring of soil, water, and air quality; plus remote livestock and wildlife management.
Built on 3GPP 5G NTN standards and leveraging Viasat’s satellite infrastructure, the network ensures seamless interoperability with expanding ranges of NTN-capable chipsets and devices. Myriota certified Nordic’s nRF9151 module across multiple scenarios, with additional certifications forthcoming.
Tools for Innovation
Supporting developers and industry partners, Myriota released the HyperPulse Developer Kit alongside service launch. The kit offers rapid prototyping capabilities engineered for field deployment, featuring weatherproof enclosures, onboard batteries, and multiple sensor and interface options enabling practical testing in operational environments.
CEO Ben Cade characterized HyperPulse as transforming satellite-enabled IoT into practical reality at scale. The service provides organizations with capabilities to track and monitor assets, gather insights, and make decisions even in remote and challenging environments. Additional features arrive throughout 2026, representing significant advancement for global IoT connectivity.
Real-World Deployment
Early access customer Custodia, a Saudi-based IoT engineering firm, is integrating the technology into next-generation animal tracking systems. CEO Luliia Sergeeva described the service as transformative for wildlife conservation teams and livestock owners, enabling scalable, cost-effective monitoring in areas where connectivity was previously impossible.
Myriota projects HyperPulse coverage expansion across Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia in early 2026, positioning the company to redefine global IoT affordability and geographic reach. The Australian-developed platform demonstrates how purpose-built satellite infrastructure can address connectivity gaps that terrestrial networks cannot economically serve, unlocking applications across industries dependent on remote asset monitoring and environmental data collection.
