Satellite-Enabled LPWAN in 2026: What NTN Means for Sensor Connectivity

In this webinar, Oliver Potter, COO at Ground Control, explores what satellite-enabled LPWAN looks like in 2026 and what NTN really means for sensor connectivity. The session breaks down one of the biggest design decisions in remote IoT: whether sensors should be individually connected or aggregated through a gateway. It covers where LoRaWAN still makes sense, where sensor-level satellite connectivity is gaining ground, and how NTN is changing the economics of remote monitoring deployments. You’ll also hear why NTN is generating so much interest right now, where it fits in practice, and why it is not a universal replacement for existing satellite IoT models. The webinar looks at the trade-offs around data volume, reporting frequency, endpoint scale, geography, power, and time to market. Oli also shares how the wider satellite IoT market is evolving, including the role of smaller, lower cost, lower power proprietary devices, and why the comparison is no longer simply “NTN vs traditional satellite.” Topics covered: • NTN and sensor-level satellite connectivity • Individually connected vs gateway-aggregated sensor architectures • LoRaWAN for remote applications • Satellite IoT market shifts in 2026 • Power, cost, coverage, and deployment trade-offs • Use cases for remote sensing and monitoring ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 What Is Satellite LPWAN and NTN 1:29 Satellite IoT and NTN Market Trends 2:54 Aggregated Sensors vs Direct Connectivity 6:27 Tsunami Warning Sensor Case Study 7:13 Key Factors for Remote IoT Sensor Design 8:47 What Is NTN and How It Impacts IoT 14:28 Evolution of Proprietary Satellite IoT 17:49 Satellite IoT Data and Pricing Trends 22:23 Ground Control Satellite IoT Solutions