Industry news • November 15, 2026
LoRaWAN’s roadmap sets out a common way to discover satellite networks
LoRa Alliance plans to standardize satellite network discovery for compatible devices as operators run field trials.
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In its June 2026 roadmap, LoRa Alliance outlined Satellite Discovery Enhancements, a planned extension for how commercially available end devices discover LoRaWAN satellite networks. In November, Lacuna Space said its work with ZENNER included trials through 2026, with higher volumes planned for 2027.
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