China expands private-sector access to satellite IoT services
Xinhua, August 24, 2026 Adjust font size:
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services by Zhejiang Geespace Technology Co., Ltd., marking the latest step in opening the sector to private companies.
During the two-year trial, Geespace will provide wide-area, low-power and reliable IoT connectivity services, enabling round-the-clock smart data collection and remote interaction in sectors such as smart transportation, marine fisheries, energy and water conservancy, the ministry said on Thursday. ■