Globalstar Satellite IoT Technology
In Africa, Globalstar Europe Satellite Services plays an important role in protecting endangered species, especially rhinos.

The services are provided with advanced IoT satellite technology.
- Satellite-Enabled Tracking Devices:
- Advanced satellite-enabled tracking devices are provided by Globalstar to incorporate the compact and lightweight ST100 chipset.
- Rhinos are effectively instrumentally monitored to combat illegal poaching.
- Wintec Solutions was leading the initiative. It’s a Johannesburg-based animal tracking specialist.
- GSatSolar: Solar-Powered Tracking Device
- Wintec Solutions rolled out GSatSolar, with a power tracking device for solar energy centered on the ST100 satellite IoT transmitter.
- An affordable and easy-to-use GSatSolar for ideal wildlife monitoring.
- Ear tagging or collars are allowed for monitoring animals.
- GSATSolar supports the monitoring of larger wildlife populations.
3. Satellite Communication in remote areas
- Nature reserves with vast remote areas are covered by GSM mobile network coverage and satellite communication for continuous wildlife monitoring.
- Other species conservation efforts
- The conservation efforts are extended by the Wintec Solutions.
- Giraffe conservation
- Wild Buffalo Protection
- Pangolins
One of the important solutions and insights with the use of tracking platforms is Wintec Solutions which provides a mapping portal for monitoring animals.
The tools support grazing habits, nutritional locations, seasonal breeding patterns, and overall health and well-being.
Successful Case studies
Ceres, an Australian-based company, monitors animals with Globalstar satellite communications using the ST100 chip to track and manage by prioritizing animal welfare.
Solar-powered ear tag for automated Data collection such as location tracking, Pasture Feed Intake, Genetic Selection, and Greenhouse Gas Management.
Sources:- iotinsider, bigmoneyhall, globalstar, geoconnexion
