Strategic collaboration combines Soracom’s 4G/5G global platform with EdgeBeam’s ATSC 3.0-powered data distribution to unlock new potential for one-to-many IoT transmissions

EdgeBeam Wireless, the world’s first Hybrid Network Operator — a foundational layer at the edge enabling one-to-many data distribution for today’s wireless networks — today announced a strategic partnership with Soracom, a cloud-native IoT platform providing connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services for the Internet of Things. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as Soracom becomes the first cellular partner onboarded to the EdgeBeam platform, enabling a unified market offering that extends last mile connectivity over both mobile and broadcast networks.

The partnership is designed to leverage the distinct strengths of both organizations to solve the most pressing challenges in last-mile data distribution. Soracom provides the critical 4G/5G connectivity, network management platform, and professional services necessary to extend EdgeBeam’s geographic footprint with the speed and performance enterprise customers require. Additionally, Soracom’s hardware-based root of trust via SIM-based authentication ensures that security is maintained across the entire hybrid architecture. EdgeBeam becomes a true Hybrid Network Operator — merging the one-to-many efficiency of its ATSC 3.0 broadcast spectrum with Soracom’s last-mile cellular connectivity. This dual-path signal allows EdgeBeam customers to bypass traditional one-to-one bottlenecks by broadcasting a single file to millions of recipients simultaneously, drastically reducing distribution costs for large-scale updates.

“With Soracom as our cellular partner, EdgeBeam is truly delivering on the promise of a Hybrid Network Operator,” said Conrad Clemson, CEO of EdgeBeam. “This partnership unlocks the potential of one-to-many data transmission powered by ATSC 3.0 alongside the one-to-one precision of Soracom’s 4G/5G connectivity, offering our customers across GNSS positioning, digital signage, automotive, and public safety services a game-changing network for innovative connected experiences.”

“EdgeBeam’s broadcast architecture sets the foundation for the next generation of resilient, wide-area data distribution,” said Richard Halliday, Head of Americas Sales, Partnerships, and Technical Services at Soracom. “Every successful IoT deployment depends on affordable, technically capable connectivity that works where and when it’s needed. We are thrilled to partner with EdgeBeam to deliver a hybrid connectivity solution that frees customers to build a new generation of connected experiences.”

Source: BUSINESS WIRE