The entity that is focused on bring one-to-many data distribution and powering the “internet of things” via ATSC 3.0-based wireless networks has finalized the first Hybrid Network Operator (HNO) model by entering into a strategic partnership with a cloud-native IoT platform.
For EdgeBeam Wireless, led by CEO Conrad Clemson, linking with Soracom will allow it to provide connectivity, cloud integration, and AI services for the Internet of Things by filling the gaps, if you will.
“The partnership is designed to leverage the distinct strengths of both organizations to solve the most pressing challenges in last-mile data distribution,” EdgeBeam says.
Soracom provides the “critical” 4G/5G connectivity, network management platform, and professional services necessary to extend EdgeBeam’s geographic footprint, while its hardware-based root of trust via SIM-based authentication brings security across the entire hybrid architecture, EdgeBeam adds.
Merging the ATSC 3.0 broadcast spectrum with “last-mile” cellular connectivity is a topic Clemson shared in the Winter 2026 edition of the Radio + Television Business Report’s quarterly magazine.
The dual-path signal allows EdgeBeam customers to bypass traditional one-to-one bottlenecks by broadcasting a single file to millions of recipients simultaneously.
“This partnership unlocks the potential of one-to-many data transmission powered by ATSC 3.0 alongside the one-to-one precision of Soracom’s 4G/5G connectivity, offering our customers across GNSS positioning, digital signage, automotive, and public safety services a game-changing network for innovative connected experiences,” Clemson said.
