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OQ Technology
Operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network delivering 5G NTN direct-to-device connectivity for industrial IoT and unmodified smartphones, with spectrum and satellites serving remote regions worldwide.
Founded 2016Wasserbillig, Luxembourg10 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Space & SatellitesCommunications
Products & Solutions
5G NTN Satellite Network
OQ Technology's core offering is access to its LEO satellite constellation, which provides 5G NTN and NB-IoT connectivity globally. The network is built on 3GPP Release 17 standards, enabling enterprises to connect compatible IoT devices and sensors directly via satellite without bespoke hardware or custom integration. Coverage extends to remote industrial sites, maritime routes and regions with no terrestrial cellular signal.
Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Emergency Broadcast
OQ Technology demonstrated Europe's first satellite-to-smartphone direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast in November 2025, sending alerts to unmodified iPhones and Android devices. The service uses OQ's S-band spectrum and LEO constellation to push emergency messages to mobile users in areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable or overwhelmed, with no special SIM or device modification required.
OQ ONE Modem
The OQ ONE is a 5G NTN terminal supporting LTE, NB-IoT and 5G modules, designed for industrial IoT applications. It connects edge devices and sensors in remote locations to OQ Technology's satellite network, enabling telemetry, asset tracking and environmental monitoring across energy, logistics and agriculture deployments.
About
OQ Technology is a Luxembourg-based satellite telecommunications company founded in 2016 by Omar Qaise. Headquartered in Leudelange, it operates a constellation of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites that deliver 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity for IoT devices and unmodified smartphones, using standardised 3GPP protocols (NB-IoT and 5G NTN Release 17). The company holds 60 MHz of mobile satellite service S-band spectrum and had 10 satellites in orbit as of 2025.
Offices
Leudelange, LuxembourgAthens, GreeceRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaKigali, RwandaDubai, UAESydney, AustraliaBacked by
Wa'ed VenturesPhaistos Investment FundEuropean Investment Bank
Customers & Partners
Saudi AramcoLuxembourg Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyDeutsche TelekomEmnifyKPNTelefónicaAirbus
Timeline
2026-02
Secured €25 million venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank to deploy its full LEO constellation.
2025-11
Became the first European satellite operator to demonstrate a direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast to unmodified smartphones.
2022-09
Closed €13 million Series A funding round led by Wa'ed Ventures and Phaistos Investment Fund.
2022-04
Launched Tiger-3 satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-4 rideshare.
2019
Launched its first satellite testing mission.
2016
Founded in Luxembourg by Omar Qaise.
Open Positions (10)
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OQ Technology
Operates a low-Earth-orbit satellite network delivering 5G NTN direct-to-device connectivity for industrial IoT and unmodified smartphones, with spectrum and satellites serving remote regions worldwide.
Founded 2016Wasserbillig, Luxembourg10 open positionsWebsiteLinkedIn
Space & SatellitesCommunications
Products & Solutions
5G NTN Satellite Network
OQ Technology's core offering is access to its LEO satellite constellation, which provides 5G NTN and NB-IoT connectivity globally. The network is built on 3GPP Release 17 standards, enabling enterprises to connect compatible IoT devices and sensors directly via satellite without bespoke hardware or custom integration. Coverage extends to remote industrial sites, maritime routes and regions with no terrestrial cellular signal.
Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Emergency Broadcast
OQ Technology demonstrated Europe's first satellite-to-smartphone direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast in November 2025, sending alerts to unmodified iPhones and Android devices. The service uses OQ's S-band spectrum and LEO constellation to push emergency messages to mobile users in areas where terrestrial networks are unavailable or overwhelmed, with no special SIM or device modification required.
OQ ONE Modem
The OQ ONE is a 5G NTN terminal supporting LTE, NB-IoT and 5G modules, designed for industrial IoT applications. It connects edge devices and sensors in remote locations to OQ Technology's satellite network, enabling telemetry, asset tracking and environmental monitoring across energy, logistics and agriculture deployments.
Open Positions (10)
About
OQ Technology is a Luxembourg-based satellite telecommunications company founded in 2016 by Omar Qaise. Headquartered in Leudelange, it operates a constellation of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellites that deliver 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity for IoT devices and unmodified smartphones, using standardised 3GPP protocols (NB-IoT and 5G NTN Release 17). The company holds 60 MHz of mobile satellite service S-band spectrum and had 10 satellites in orbit as of 2025.
Offices
Leudelange, LuxembourgAthens, GreeceRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaKigali, RwandaDubai, UAESydney, AustraliaBacked by
Wa'ed VenturesPhaistos Investment FundEuropean Investment Bank
Customers & Partners
Saudi AramcoLuxembourg Space AgencyEuropean Space AgencyDeutsche TelekomEmnifyKPNTelefónicaAirbus
Timeline
2026-02
Secured €25 million venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank to deploy its full LEO constellation.
2025-11
Became the first European satellite operator to demonstrate a direct-to-mobile emergency broadcast to unmodified smartphones.
2022-09
Closed €13 million Series A funding round led by Wa'ed Ventures and Phaistos Investment Fund.
2022-04
Launched Tiger-3 satellite aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-4 rideshare.
2019
Launched its first satellite testing mission.
2016
Founded in Luxembourg by Omar Qaise.
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