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China expands private-sector access to satellite IoT services
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved a two-year commercial trial for Zhejiang Geespace Technology to offer satellite Internet of Things (IoT) services, expanding private-sector access in this sector. This move supports wider commercial applications of satellite communications and aims to develop China's commercial space industry with a focus on industries like smart transportation, marine fisheries, energy, and water conservancy.
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China's private companies now have a clear path to test and scale satellite IoT services, creating urgent opportunities for you to engage with new commercial use cases outside state monopoly. You can start positioning your satellite IoT offerings for sectors like smart transport and marine operations where this tech will gain early traction.
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