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The launch announcement was made at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, with (from left to right): Darren Shipard, Vice Chairman of the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce; Omar Qaise, CEO of OQ Technology; Marwah Naseem, COO of OQ Technology; Alissa Dorr, International Affairs Advisor of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce; and Carlo Thelen, Director General of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxembourg, 1 October 2025 \u2013 OQ Technology, the Luxembourg-based leader in satellite 5G NTN IoT and D2D connectivity, today announced its official launch into the Australian market and opening its Australian subsidiary \u201cOQ Technology Australia\u201d based in Sydney. With 10 satellites already launched into orbit, the company is delivering enterprise-grade, 3GPP-based satellite NB-IoT connectivity to some of Australia\u2019s most critical sectors, including agriculture, mining, oil & gas, logistics, utilities, and emergency response. The company will also be a player in the Australian space ecosystem and assemble local business and engineering teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAustralia faces some of the most complex connectivity challenges in the world,\u201d said Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology. \u201cWith our constellation already operational and our 5NETSAT and MACSAT 2.0 D2D innovative missions, priority MSS S-band, paving the way for direct-to-mobile connectivity, OQ Technology is uniquely positioned to support Australia\u2019s critical industries, communities, and government with resilient, future-proof communication solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In critical moments, connectivity is everything. Yet traditional cellular networks are not always available\u2014particularly in Australia\u2019s vast rural regions or during bushfires, floods, and infrastructure outages. OQ Technology provides reliable, standards-based 5G IoT connectivity that extends far beyond terrestrial coverage, ensuring businesses, governments, and communities remain connected when it matters most. Unlike other providers that rely on consumer SMS services or proprietary hardware, OQ Technology works seamlessly with existing NB-IoT chipsets. This approach reduces deployment costs by up to 80% and enables immediate integration into enterprise and government systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OQ Technology\u2019s dual-use capabilities, serving both commercial and government applications, enables vital services across Australia, including bushfire and natural disaster monitoring and alerts, emergency communication and government broadcast services, pipeline and energy infrastructure monitoring, agroforestry and agricultural yield optimization, remote mining and utility asset tracking, and maritime and defense asset monitoring. Aligned with the Australian LEOSat Working Group objectives, OQ Technology\u2019s expansion supports national priorities for digital inclusion, First Nations connectivity, and robust emergency communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This announcement comes on the heels of OQ Technology launching its flagship 5NETSAT mission, backed by a \u20ac2.5 million EIC grant. 5NETSAT will deliver emergency alerts to unmodified smartphones, enable seamless use of standard 5G devices, and provide secure communications for both commercial and government needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About OQ Technology<\/strong>
OQ Technology is a global leader in 5G satellite Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communications, revolutionizing the IoT landscape with the world’s first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The company’s patented technology enables seamless 5G coverage for IoT devices, leveraging standardized 3GPP narrowband-IoT capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Luxembourg, OQ Technology has rapidly expanded with strategic offices worldwide. The company’s innovative hybrid of terrestrial and satellite networks provides truly ubiquitous global connectivity, supported by partnerships with industry giants like Aramco, Deutsche Telekom, and Telef\u00f3nica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an active participant in 3GPP cellular standardization, OQ Technology remains at the forefront of technological advancement. This commitment to innovation, combined with its growing satellite constellation, positions the company as a key driver in the rapidly evolving 5G NTN market.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The launch announcement was made at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, with (from left to right): Darren Shipard, Vice Chairman of the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce; Omar Qaise, CEO of OQ Technology; Marwah Naseem, COO of OQ Technology; Alissa Dorr, International Affairs Advisor of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce; and Carlo Thelen, Director […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"image":null,"json":{"gsma_resources_type":"0","gsma_resources_thumb":"null","gsma_resources_file":"null","gsma_resources_multi":null,"gsma_resources_wgr":null,"gsma_resources_video":"","gsma_resources_image":"null","gsma_resources_url":"","gsma_resources_date":"","gsma_resources_button":""}},"tags":[],"resource_categories":[4871],"algolia_discover_type":[9667],"class_list":["post-54707","gsma_theme_resources","type-gsma_theme_resources","status-publish","hentry","resource_categories-member-press-release","algolia_discover_type-press-release"],"yoast_head":"\nOQ Technology Launches in Australia, Expanding Satellite 5G IoT to Critical Industries and Communities - 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