Valparaíso, July 16, 2025 – Sateliot, the first satellite constellation offering standard 5G connectivity for IoT from space, has partnered with Chilean AgTech company LemSystem to digitalize irrigation management in remote agricultural areas. This initiative will enable up to 30% savings in water and energy and a 10% improvement in crop yield and quality.
This alliance comes at a critical time for Chile’s agricultural sector, which is seriously threatened by water scarcity. The country has experienced a 40% decline in rainfall over the past 50 years, facing a structural drought that affects over 100 countries worldwide to varying degrees.
Remote Connectivity for Smarter Farming
Sateliot’s solution enables the connection of cellular equipment even in remote areas, significantly reducing costs and technological barriers. This allows LemSystem to operate in regions that previously had no coverage, overcoming one of the major limitations for implementing smart irrigation and agricultural monitoring solutions.
LemSystem’s platform integrates climate, soil, and crop sensors with artificial intelligence and geo-referenced visualization, empowering data-driven irrigation decisions without relying on terrestrial mobile networks.
Strategic Expansion Across Latin America
This partnership is part of Sateliot’s broader expansion strategy in Latin America, where the company aims to extend its 5G IoT space-based connectivity model to key sectors such as agriculture—especially in rural areas lacking mobile coverage.
Following the success in Chile, Sateliot plans to replicate this model in other regional markets such as Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Mexico, where connectivity challenges remain a significant barrier to deploying digital solutions that enhance the competitiveness of the agri-food sector.
According to Gianluca Redolfi, Chief Commercial Officer of Sateliot:
“Chile, as an agricultural powerhouse and major agri-food exporter, must adopt smart technologies to move toward a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient model. The lack of mobile networks in remote areas has long been a barrier for small and medium producers. 5G satellite connectivity finally opens the door to real digitalization—not just in agriculture, but also in key sectors like mining, logistics, and environmental protection.”
Jorge Ulloa, General Manager of LemSystem, added:
“This partnership with Sateliot represents a technological leap that allows us to scale our solutions to new rural areas. Thanks to this solution, we can now reach even the most isolated fields with competitive pricing and without relying on traditional mobile infrastructure.”
