Satellite connectivity services supplier Viasat is to offer a global internet of things (IoT) roaming service to provide services such as insurance, fleet management, security and safety, and telematics to its automotive sector customers.
The Italy-based firm has enlisted Orange Business Services to run a three-year, multimillion-euro contract covering up to 350,000 SIM cards.
Using its Datavenue service, Orange will supply rugged IoT connectivity to enable Viasat’s remote telematics boxes to send and receive data, SMS and voice, while satellite tracking technology will enhance a comprehensive insurance offering for the automotive industry .
“Our telematics solutions need global coverage to provide a complete service for our customers in the fleet and insurance industries,” said Massimo Getto, vice-president and CFO at Viasat. “Among our partners, we selected Orange Business Services for IoT connectivity because of their wide coverage, flat rate pricing across the European Union and comprehensive international support.”
Viasat will also have access to Orange’s IoT management platform to let users manage and update their SIM card estates, including ordering, suspending and reactivating SIMs, setting data consumption alerts, and blocking them if needed.
