en.Wedoany.com Reported - WiSig Networks has partnered with Viasat to jointly develop NB-IoT-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) chipsets and modules for Viasat's L-band ecosystem. This collaboration was officially announced at the India Deep Tech Showcase event Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, as part of the India-France Innovation Year 2026. The event, launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to showcase India's leading deep tech enterprises on a global stage.
WiSig's solution, based on research from the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad), is currently being tested in Viasat's UK laboratories. The solution is expected to be deployed on Viasat's global satellite network, providing standards-compliant satellite IoT services for applications such as maritime, government, enterprise, and safety-of-life scenarios. In a joint statement, WiSig noted that its NB-IoT NTN solution complies with the 3GPP Release 17 satellite IoT standard, supports L-band and S-band operations, and covers applications including two-way messaging, positioning, and low-data-rate communication via satellite. The startup stated that this solution will lay the groundwork for transitioning to 5G Advanced and future 6G NTN.
One of the core objectives of this collaboration is to explore how satellite IoT services can be realized for the Indian market, with specific scenarios including fisher safety and tracking along India's coastline, maritime applications, disaster response, and connectivity for central and state government agencies operating in remote areas. Viasat operates a global L-band geostationary satellite network and provides coverage in India through its partner Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Gautam Sharma, Managing Director of Viasat India, stated that by collaborating with WiSig on NB-NTN solutions, the aim is to expand the ecosystem and bring standards-based NTN connectivity to key industries. Kiran Kuchi, Founder of WiSig Networks and a faculty member at IIT Hyderabad, believes that the partnership with Viasat marks a significant moment for India's deep tech ecosystem, as a standards-compliant communication SoC based on IIT Hyderabad research and developed by WiSig Networks has been submitted for testing by one of the world's leading satellite operators.
WiSig's solution development has received support from the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT) 5G/6G research program, research grants from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme under the India Semiconductor Mission. The product is one of the first communication chip designs in India to receive DLI support and is currently undergoing testing by global satellite operators.
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