Satellite

‘Short Burst Data’ Satellite Network Services

The KORE Global Connect Satellite Services are delivered via Iridium’s 66 low Earth orbit delivering services using a unique, resilient mesh service delivery architecture where satellites have inter-satellite broadcast capabilities between one another in space. With low latency averaging 10-20 seconds and satellites at varying angles, service delivery is consistent, even within urban areas containing high density commercial office space.

Satellite Services are available as a single or dual mode connection option as they can complement an existing, cellular-based solution. When a device connects via the KORE Network, it transmits at the lowest cost, highest coverage option available based on its physical location. The powerful combination of cellular and satellite M2M network services also allows for satellite-based devices to receive important firmware updates via cellular connectivity, which typically cannot be pushed via satellite due to file size and other limitations.

KORE Global Connect Satellite Service Features

•	True global connectivity for both cellular and satellite M2M services needs
•	Best-of-breed low-latency satellite connectivity featuring full redundancy on the only truly global satellite network
•	Lowest latency of any commercially available satellite network service includes message receipt verification so ensure message delivery success
•	Optimized Satellite, GSM and CDMA cellular connectivity for M2M users – locally, nationally or globally
•	Activate services on demand: no contract and no minimum service period per device provides maximum flexibility for emerging applications

Simple, flexible pricing allows cost optimization. Pricing options include pay-per-use and bundled, per device plans for cellular and satellite devices that allow customers to define service coverage areas, while providing the best pricing and cost controls.

KORE Global Connect Satellite Service Management Features

•	Manage all satellite and terrestrial devices and consolidate all network services and billing throughout the World with one single management interface – PRiSMPro – available via API or secure web portal
•	Order, track, activate and deactivate satellite devices
•	Submit and track service requests
•	Initiate network changes e.g. polling methods for data receipt and delivery
•	Change billing plans
•	Setup Express Activation Profiles (EAPs) to customize services & plans
•	Download and view Call Detail Records (CDRs)
•	Integrated trouble management process
•	Integrated dual or single mode device management (GSM Cellular & Satellite)
•	Real-time visibility of your devices and data usage with usage monitoring and alerts to control and optimize costs

KORE Satellite Key Service Points

•	Iridium is the only satellite network to provide complete global coverage providing service outside of cellular coverage areas from the North Pole to Antarctica and in between
•	Numerous LEO satellites – multiple look angles provide improved coverage in urban situations
•	Very low latency – typically 10-20 seconds
•	Message delivery confirmation for quality of service
•	Single commercial gateway serving entire globe
•	Single network access point via KORE
•	Unmatched price/performance capabilities
•	Secure network
•	Inter-satellite links limit dependence on terrestrial infrastructure
•	Proprietary communications architecture enhances data communications security
•	LEO satellite constellation architecture mitigates line of sight issues typically found in GEO systems
•	Efficient network architecture allows for larger data transmissions at reasonable cost
•	Simple, small antenna size allowing for low profile antenna configurations
•	L-band frequencies enable shared GPS antenna configurations
•	Global real-time network availability, 24/7/365
•	Optimal for messages up to several hundred bytes
•	66 fully operational satellites and 9 in-orbit spares
•	Future-proofed for backwards compatibility with next generation satellite network

Gateway

•	Provide terrestrial interconnection and back office
•	Commercial gateway in Tempe, Arizona with remote redundant Earth Terminal Fairbanks, Alaska and backup facilities in Chandler, Arizona
•	Satellite Network Operations Center
•	KORE Redundant Network Operations Centers in Atlanta, GA & Las Vegas, NV

KORE Satellite Service Descriptions

Short Burst Data Service

KORE Satellite Services provide global Short Burst Data Service (SBD). SBD is a simple and efficient satellite network transport capability to transmit short data messages between field equipment and a centralized host computing system. The maximum Mobile Originated (MO) SBD is 340 Bytes and Mobile Terminated (MT) SBD message size is 270 Bytes. The message size is applicable to Iridium 9601 & 9602 devices. Dual mode edge devices combine satellite and cellular in a single device, giving you the best of both worlds. This capability is perfect for applications that need to have 100% availability with a variety of reporting requirements. For instance, the device may cache large data reports for delivery when not in cellular coverage for delivery when in cell coverage while reporting GPS and other alarm conditions while in satellite coverage only.

Short Burst Data Delivered to Devices and Applications

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SBD routes data transmissions through space. In addition to communicating with the satellite devices in its footprint, each satellite in the constellation also maintains contact with two to four adjacent satellites, and routes data between them, to effectively create a large mesh network. Station-to-station data from one device to another can be routed directly through space without going through an earth station. As satellites leave the area of an earth station, the routing tables are updated and packets headed for the earth station are forwarded to the next satellite just coming into view of the earth station. Communication between satellites and earth stations is at 20 and 30 GHz.

•	Delivery to KORE from the Iridium Gateway is via secure VPN interconnect over redundant paths typical of all KORE carrier interconnects.
•	Delivery to KORE customers is typical of all KORE data services via email gateway or IP over VPNs or the Internet.

Devices Supported on KORE Satellite Services

•	Iridium 9602 Transceiver - The Iridium 9602 Short Burst Data Only Transceiver (9602) is designed to be integrated into a wireless data application with other host system hardware and software to produce a full solution designed for a specific application or vertical market.
•	The 9602 is a single board transceiver provided as a “black box” transceiver module with all device interfaces provided by a single multi-pin interface connector in addition to the antenna connector. The product only provides the core transceiver. All other end user field application functions such as GPS, microprocessor based logic control, digital and analog inputs, digital and analog outputs, power supply and antenna must be provided by the solution developer. This is equivalent to a CDMA or GSM module.
•	Previous generation 9601 transceivers are also supported on the KORE Satellite Service. This product is no longer available for new solutions.

Dual Mode Devices Supported-Satellite and Cellular

•	Dual mode devices with integrated 9602 transceivers are available from Digi, NAL, Quake Global.

Service Plans Available for Satellite Services

KORE Satellite Services present a range of plans easily tailored to meet specific market requirements. These plans include:

•	Global pricing regardless of origination point
•	Special pricing for dual mode service
•	Pay Per Use model with monthly System Access Fee and pay per data usage
•	Per Device Plans are cost effective plans that provide a set amount of data per month per device with fees for overage. Current plans range from 3>30 KB per month per device
•	Custom plans to meet specific market requirements are available
•	Suspended plans which minimize costs while a device is “off-net” for seasonal applications
•	VPN services including managed service with KORE provided Cisco routers

Data Services Available

Short Burst Data delivery is optimized for M2M applications. It provides full two-way capability for data transmission. This is the only truly global solution that supports:

•	Low-latency data links
•	Single radio with uniform global performance
•	One price, global footprint
•	Single agreement for worldwide services
•	Optimal for 340 byte mobile originated and 270 character byte mobile terminated messages

For more information on Iridium, please visit: www.iridium.com

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