Fibocom says its standard LTE modules reached Starlink satellites in New Zealand
Zhang Tianyu's Fibocom says its LE270-EU and LE271-GL modules hit about 2 Mbps downlink over Starlink in New Zealand, with standard firmware and no added satellite hardware.
By RuntimeWire Staff · Published
Primary source: PR Newswire Business Technology
Why it matters
If standard LTE Cat.1 bis modules can use Starlink Direct to Cell without added satellite hardware, device makers may be able to add out-of-coverage reporting without redesigning products around a second radio. Fibocom's company-reported test gives buyers throughput, registration, indoor performance, and power numbers to weigh.
Fibocom founder Zhang Tianyu founded the group in 1999. Fibocom now says two of its standard LTE Cat.1 bis modules connected to SpaceX Direct to Cell satellites during live-network testing in New Zealand, with no satellite-specific hardware added and no change from standard firmware. Fibocom reported the test results on November 8th, 2026. That is the publication date of the release.…
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