Plan-S and Türk Telekom Forge Strategic Collaboration in Satellite-Based Internet of Things

Plan-S, Türkiye’s new space satellite and space technologies company, and Türk Telekom, a pioneer in digital transformation, have signed a strategic agreement to disseminate satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) services across Türkiye and offer them integrated into Türk Telekom’s solutions. Under the agreement, Türk Telekom will incorporate the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite IoT connectivity service, provided by Connecta (a 100% subsidiary of Plan-S), into its own product portfolio.

Through this collaboration, Türk Telekom will handle the sales of Connecta’s existing products and services in the Turkish market, as well as the introduction and sales of new terminal devices to be jointly developed. Consequently, end-users will be able to utilize IoT connectivity services over Connecta satellites, backed by Türk Telekom’s reliability.

The collaboration aims to productize and manage Connecta’s satellite IoT services end-to-end according to Türk Telekom’s standards. A core network software infrastructure to be established within Türk Telekom will enable the company to conduct customer, device, and data management operations within its own systems. By offering satellite IoT connectivity services under its own brand, Türk Telekom will provide a seamless, integrated, and single-point user experience.

IoT Continuity: Terrestrial Network Power, Satellite-Complemented Coverage

Satellite IoT communication serves as a complementary connectivity layer for field operations and low-power IoT solutions, such as in energy, agriculture, logistics, smart infrastructure, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications, where terrestrial network coverage can be limited. With this collaboration, Türk Telekom aims to enhance connectivity continuity in the field by adding satellite communication capabilities to its existing terrestrial network expertise. This integration unifies different access options under a single operational model, aiming to streamline installation, management, and service continuity processes.

A Powerful Step for the Ecosystem on a Global Scale

The collaboration between Plan-S and Türk Telekom presents a notable model not only for the Turkish market but also on a global scale, due to its approach of end-to-end integration between a satellite IoT operator and a mobile operator, coupled with branded service delivery. This agreement marks a significant milestone for the IoT ecosystem, accelerating scalable business models and supporting widespread adoption.

Plan-S’s CEO, Özdemir Gümüşay: “Our collaboration with Türk Telekom creates a strong foundation for delivering satellite IoT connectivity services on an enterprise scale, meeting mobile operator standards, and providing an integrated service experience. By bringing together hardware, satellite communication, and operational layers in this end-to-end integrated service, we are implementing a model that will set an example on a global scale.”