10 products
10 products
Satellite Connectivity for Remote and Off-Grid IoT
Satellite connectivity enables IoT deployments in locations where cellular and Wi-Fi coverage are unreliable or unavailable. This collection includes satellite-enabled IoT modules and supporting hardware designed for global, resilient connectivity - ideal for remote monitoring, logistics, infrastructure, and field deployments.
Blues satellite components allow developers and teams to extend connectivity beyond traditional networks while maintaining a consistent development experience across cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite environments.
Satellite IoT Modules & Connectivity Add-Ons
This collection brings together the core components used in satellite-connected IoT systems:
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Satellite-enabled Notecards for global coverage
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Compatible Notecarriers and development boards
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Antennas and supporting connectivity hardware
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Optional cellular and Wi-Fi modules for hybrid architectures
All products are sold individually, allowing you to assemble the connectivity stack that best fits your deployment.
Built for Resilient, Global IoT Deployments
Satellite IoT connectivity is commonly used when reliability and reach matter more than bandwidth. Typical deployments include environments where infrastructure is limited, mobile, or nonexistent.
By combining satellite modules with Blues’ modular hardware ecosystem, teams can build systems that continue operating even when traditional networks fail or disappear.
Common Satellite IoT Use Cases
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Remote environmental and climate monitoring
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Asset tracking beyond cellular coverage
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Logistics and maritime deployments
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Energy, utilities, and pipeline monitoring
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Agriculture and remote land management
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Infrastructure monitoring in hard-to-reach locations
Hybrid Connectivity Architectures
Many teams pair satellite modules with cellular or Wi-Fi hardware to create resilient, multi-path connectivity. This approach allows systems to default to terrestrial networks when available and fall back to satellite when needed - without changing application logic.
Developer Resources
Blues provides documentation and examples for building satellite-connected IoT systems, including guidance on power management, message optimization, and global deployments.
The Starnote for Skylo Starter Kit contains everything you need to add satellite failover to any cellular or WiFi Notecard-based solution. Starnote includes satellite uplink and downlink data with the cost of the device in partnership with Skylo. Starnote for Skylo also provides a JSON-based programing interface consistent with Notecard, providing developers with access to yet another major Radio Access Technology (RAT) using straightforward, accessible semantics. And with 10KB of data included and no monthly fees, it's an affordable satellite IoT backup device!
Starnote for Skylo is a Notecard accessory that is intended to disrupt the conventional wisdom that using satellite requires a high hardware investment (in the hundreds of dollars) of monthly device fees even when devices aren’t communicating with satellites.
As an accessory, Starnote for Skylo is not a Notecard; it is meant to be used with Notecard, and works with Cellular, Cell+WiFi, and WiFi. From a developer’s point of view, Starnote for Skylo operates as an additional available RAT for Notecard. A developer uses the Notecard API to specify in Notecard’s mode of operations when to fallback to Satellite, and Notecard handles communications between itself and Starnote for Skylo.
Kit Contents
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1x Starnote for Sklyo u.FL
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1x Notecard WiFi
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1x Notecarrier XS
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1x Satellite Antenna
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1x GPS Antenna
- 1x 500 mAH LiPo battery
The Starnote for Skylo (Antenna) accessory is an optional add on available for purchase with the Starter Kit.
Key Starnote for Skylo Kit Specs
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JSON-based API for configuration and communication with Notecard
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M.2 Key E connector for board-to-board usage and a six-pin JST for wire-to-board applications
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External via u.FL connectors
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NTN-capable satellite modem with zero-touch configuration
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Bundled with 10KB of satellite data from Skylo, enough to send 1 message per day for 6 months. Additional data is priced $0.00075/byte, with a minimum of 50 bytes per transmitted or received satellite data packet, billed monthly in arrears.
Additional Resources
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Add satellite failover to any cellular or WiFi Notecard-based solution for $54 with data and no monthly fees. Starnote for Skylo is an affordable satellite IoT backup device that, much like the Notecard does with cellular, includes satellite uplink and downlink data with the cost of the device, in partnership with Skylo. Starnote offers a JSON-based programing interface consistent with Notecard, providing developers with access to yet another major Radio Access Technology (RAT) using straightforward, accessible semantics. |
Starnote for Skylo is a Notecard accessory that is intended to disrupt the conventional wisdom that using satellite requires a high hardware investment (in the hundreds of dollars), and monthly device fees even when devices aren’t communicating with satellites.
As an accessory, Starnote is not a Notecard. It is meant to be used with Notecard, and works with Cellular, Cell+WiFi, and WiFi. From a developer’s point of view, Starnote for Skylo operates as an additional available RAT for the Notecard. A developer uses the Notecard API to specify in Notecard’s mode of operations when to fallback to Satellite, and Notecard handles communications between itself and Starnote.
Available Variations
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Onboard Satellite and GPS Antennas
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u.FL Connectors with Provided External Antennas
Key Starnote for Skylo Specs
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JSON-based API for configuration and communication with Notecard
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M.2 Key E connector for board-to-board usage and a six-pin JST for wire-to-board applications
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Available with onboard satellite and GPS antennas or external via u.FL connectors
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NTN-capable satellite modem with zero-touch configuration
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Bundled with 10KB of satellite data from Skylo, enough to send 1 message per day for 6 months. Additional data is priced $0.00075/byte, with a minimum of 50 bytes per transmitted or received satellite data packet, billed monthly in arrears.
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No satellite provider subscriptions, fees, or monthly minimums apply.
Additional Resources
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Notecarriers are companion development boards and designed to make it easy to prototype and deploy IoT solutions with the Notecard. Notecarrier XS is the companion Notecarrier to Starnote and Notecard, providing a platform for prototyping with Satellite failover. Notecarrier XS includes two M.2 Key E connector sockets and internal connectivity for Notecard to Starnote communication. Notecarrier XS also includes JST connectors for LiPo battery and charging support, as well as Qwiic and ESLOV ports for connecting Notecard to host MCUs over I2C. |
Included is Flexible LTE, Wi-Fi, or GPS/GNSS Antenna. If you require a dual LTE/GPS antenna, we recommend adding on the flexible LTE+GPS antenna (or you may choose to use your own preferred antenna).
Notecarriers require a Notecard to function. The Notecarrier XS is compatible with Notecard Cellular, Notecard Cellular (Legacy), Notecard Cell+WiFi, and Notecard WiFi. See the Notecards section for more details or get started with a Starnote Starter Kit.
Key Notecarrier XS Specs
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Notecard M.2 Key E connector socket and mounting screw receptacle.
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Starnote M.2 Key E connector socket and mounting screw receptacle.
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USB-C port to power Notecarrier and provide a USB Serial command interface to Notecard.
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External Nano-SIM slot for use of an optional secondary SIM.
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2-Pin JST PH connectors for LiPo battery power and charging support.
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1 Qwiic/StemmaQT I2C port for attaching external peripherals.
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1 ESLOV port for attaching the Notecard to Arduino MKR or PRO boards.
Additional Resources
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Featuring an improved STM32 MCU, an onboard dual SIM capability, and an improved Low IQ power supply, Notecard Cellular is a drop-in functional replacement for original "Green" Notecard at a lower price. Notecard is a device-to-cloud data pump that reduces the complexity of building connected solutions with secure, reliable cellular. As an embeddable system on module (SoM), Notecard can be used with any microcontroller for both greenfield and retrofit projects using your own design, or one of our custom designed Notecarriers. |
With just two lines of code you can send data to the cloud in minutes, with no complex device registration or provisioning required. With a powerful JSON-based API, you can program Notecard over USB, or control it from your preferred microcontroller or single-board computer using one of our open-source firmware libraries. Connect from your preferred host to Notecard using Serial or I2C.
Notecard is designed to work with a cloud service for ingesting and processing device data. Notehub provides secure device connectivity, project and fleet management, and simple routing to 3rd party cloud services.
Notecard is meant to be used with a Notecarrier. Notecard Cellular is compatible with all available Notecarriers. See the Notecarriers section for more details or get started with a Blues Starter Kit.
Ordering Note: Notecards purchased from the Blues Shop will ship with a Developer Firmware Release version pre-installed. If you require a Long-Term Support (LTS) version for a Shop order, please contact Sales for assistance.
Available Variations
- Wideband (LTE Cat 1)
- LTE Cat-1 for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat-1 for EMEA (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- Midband (LTE Cat 1 bis)
- LTE Cat-1 bis for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat-1 bis for Global (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
Key Notecard Cellular Specs
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Includes a secure element with a factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, provisioned at chip manufacture.
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Integrated GPS and accelerometer.
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Designed to operate on battery power, be "always-on" to maintain time and location, while typically drawing less than 8µA@5V, when idle.
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Bundled with 10 years of service and 500MB of cellular data.
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No cellular subscriptions, SIM fees, or monthly minimums apply.
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PTCRB Certified Module.
Additional Resources
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Notecard is a device-to-cloud data pump that reduces the complexity of building connected solutions with secure, reliable cellular and WiFi. As an embeddable system on module (SoM), Notecard can be used with any microcontroller for both greenfield and retrofit projects using your own design, or one of our custom designed Notecarriers. Notecard Cell+WiFi allows for dynamic fallback from WiFi to cellular and indoor location tracking via WiFi Triangulation. |
Notecard Cell+WiFi (MB) adds an LTE Cat 1 bis Notecard to complement our existing Notecard SKUs. This "Midband" Notecard provides a step-up in performance from 2G/3G, Cat-M, and NB-IoT without a big step-up in price.
With just two lines of code you can send data to the cloud in minutes, with no complex device registration or provisioning required. With a powerful JSON-based API, you can program Notecard over USB, or control it from your preferred microcontroller or single-board computer using one of our open-source firmware libraries. Connect from your preferred host to Notecard using Serial or I2C.
Notecard is designed to work with a cloud service for ingesting and processing device data. Notehub provides secure device connectivity, project and fleet management, and simple routing to 3rd party cloud services.
Notecard is meant to be used with a Notecarrier. Notecard Cell+WiFi is compatible with all available Notecarriers. See the Notecarriers section for more details or get started with a Blues Starter Kit.
Ordering Note: Notecards purchased from the Blues Shop will ship with a Developer Firmware Release version pre-installed. If you require a Long-Term Support (LTS) version for a Shop order, please contact Sales for assistance.
Available Variations
- Wideband (LTE Cat 1)
- LTE Cat 1 and 2.4 GHz WiFi for Global Use (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat 1 and 2.4 GHz WiFi for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat 1 and 2.4 GHz WiFi for EMEA (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- Midband (LTE Cat 1 bis)
- LTE Cat 1 bis and 2.4 GHz WiFi for Global Use (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat 1 bis and 2.4 GHz WiFi for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
Key Notecard Cell+WiFi Specs
- Includes a secure element with a factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, provisioned at chip manufacture.
- Integrated GPS and accelerometer.
- Designed to operate on battery power, be "always-on" to maintain time and location, while typically drawing less than 8µA@5V, when idle.
- Bundled with 10 years of service and 500MB of cellular data.
- No cellular subscriptions, SIM fees, or monthly minimums apply.
- PTCRB Certified Module.
- Includes a 2.4 GHz WiFi module with WiFi to Cellular fallback capabilities.
Additional Resources
With a supported frequency range of 700–960 MHz and 1710–2690 MHz for LTE, with a u.FL terminator, this Quectel YCA001BA flexible antenna is a quick way to get your Notecard online via LTE or WiFi and GPS/GNSS.
Key Antenna Specs
- Manufacturer: Quectel
- Dimensions: 128.2mm x 23.3mm
- Frequency Range: LTE: 700–960 MHz, 1710–2690 MHz, GNSS: 1560–1620 MHz
- Input Impedance: 50Ω
- VSWR: LTE ≤ 4.81, GNSS ≤ 2.0
- Gain: LTE ≤ 5 dBi, GNSS ≤ 2 dBi
- Polarization Type: Linear
- Working & Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
Additional Resources
With a supported frequency range of 698 MHz to 4.0 GHz with a u.FL terminator, this Molex flexible antenna is a quick way to get your Notecard online via LTE or WiFi. It can also be used as a GPS/GNSS antenna.
Key Antenna Specs
- Manufacturer: Molex
- Dimensions: 85mm L x 14.5mm W x 0.1mm H
- Cable Length: 180mm
- Cable Type: 180mm coax
- Datasheet
Additional Resources
Lithium-ion polymer (also known as "LiPo") batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 5,000mAh for a total of about 19 Wh.
The batteries come pre-attached with a 2-pin JST-PH connector and include the necessary protection circuitry which keeps the battery voltage from going too high (over-charging) or too low (over-use). The battery will cut out when completely dead at 3.0V and it will also protect against output shorts.
Due to regulations in shipping batteries containing lithium, international shipments of this product are unavailable at this time.
Safety Warning: Do not use a NiMH/NiCad/lead-acid charger to charge LiPo batteries. Do not abuse these batteries, including shorting, bending, crushing, or puncturing. Never charge unattended or use unattended. Inspect batteries and surrounding circuitry constantly for any damage and loose wiring.
Additional Resources
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Featuring an improved STM32 MCU, an onboard dual SIM capability, and an improved Low IQ power supply, Notecard Cellular is a drop-in functional replacement for original "Green" Notecard at a lower price. Notecard is a device-to-cloud data pump that reduces the complexity of building connected solutions with secure, reliable cellular. As an embeddable system on module (SoM), Notecard can be used with any microcontroller for both greenfield and retrofit projects using your own design, or one of our custom designed Notecarriers. |
With just two lines of code you can send data to the cloud in minutes, with no complex device registration or provisioning required. With a powerful JSON-based API, you can program Notecard over USB, or control it from your preferred microcontroller or single-board computer using one of our open-source firmware libraries. Connect from your preferred host to Notecard using Serial or I2C.
Notecard is designed to work with a cloud service for ingesting and processing device data. Notehub provides secure device connectivity, project and fleet management, and simple routing to 3rd party cloud services.
Notecard is meant to be used with a Notecarrier. Notecard Cellular (Narrowband) is compatible with all available Notecarriers. See the Notecarriers section for more details or get started with a Blues Starter Kit.
Ordering Note: Notecards purchased from the Blues Shop will ship with a Developer Firmware Release version pre-installed. If you require a Long-Term Support (LTS) version for a Shop order, please contact Sales for assistance.
Available Variations
- Narrowband (LTE Cat M, NB-IoT)
- LTE-M, NB-IoT for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE-M, NB-IoT for Global Use (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
Key Notecard Cellular Specs
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Includes a secure element with a factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, provisioned at chip manufacture.
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Integrated GPS and accelerometer.
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Designed to operate on battery power, be "always-on" to maintain time and location, while typically drawing less than 8µA@5V, when idle.
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Bundled with 10 years of service and 500MB of cellular data.
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No cellular subscriptions, SIM fees, or monthly minimums apply.
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PTCRB Certified Module.
Additional Resources
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Notecard is a device-to-cloud data pump that reduces the complexity of building connected solutions with secure, reliable cellular and WiFi. As an embeddable system on module (SoM), Notecard can be used with any microcontroller for both greenfield and retrofit projects using your own design, or one of our custom designed Notecarriers. Notecard Cell+WiFi (Narrowband) allows for dynamic fallback from WiFi to cellular and indoor location tracking via WiFi Triangulation. |
With just two lines of code you can send data to the cloud in minutes, with no complex device registration or provisioning required. With a powerful JSON-based API, you can program Notecard over USB, or control it from your preferred microcontroller or single-board computer using one of our open-source firmware libraries. Connect from your preferred host to Notecard using Serial or I2C.
Notecard is designed to work with a cloud service for ingesting and processing device data. Notehub provides secure device connectivity, project and fleet management, and simple routing to 3rd party cloud services.
Notecard is meant to be used with a Notecarrier. Notecard Cell+WiFi (Narrowband) is compatible with all available Notecarriers. See the Notecarriers section for more details or get started with a Blues Starter Kit.
Ordering Note: Notecards purchased from the Blues Shop will ship with a Developer Firmware Release version pre-installed. If you require a Long-Term Support (LTS) version for a Shop order, please contact Sales for assistance.
Available Variations
- Narrowband (LTE Cat M, NB-IoT)
- LTE Cat M, NB-IoT, and 2.4 GHz WiFi for Global Use (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
- LTE Cat M, NB-IoT, and 2.4 GHz WiFi for North America (Datasheet and Country Coverage)
Key Notecard Cell+WiFi (Narrowband) Specs
- Includes a secure element with a factory-installed ECC P-384 certificate, provisioned at chip manufacture.
- Integrated GPS and accelerometer.
- Designed to operate on battery power, be "always-on" to maintain time and location, while typically drawing less than 8µA@5V, when idle.
- Bundled with 10 years of service and 500MB of cellular data.
- No cellular subscriptions, SIM fees, or monthly minimums apply.
- PTCRB Certified Module.
- Includes a 2.4 GHz WiFi module with WiFi to Cellular fallback capabilities.
Additional Resources