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What satellites does HMD OffGrid use to connect and deliver messages?

Learn about the satellite technology that powers the HMD OffGrid device

Updated over 5 months ago

Using Geo Stationary (GEO) satellites enables HMD OffGrid to provide stable satellite coverage within our coverage areas.
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We can connect to a number of satellite constellations including Inmarsat, Echostar and others.
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It takes approx. 500 milli seconds to bounce a message to the satellites and back to the ground station. Any message is then translated into the IP network ensuring that overall latency is ~10 seconds compared to ~15-120 seconds for LEO services
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GEO satellites are positioned above the equator and effectively orbiting the earth at the same speed as the earth rotates, creating a more stable connectivity experience.


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