Galileo signal updated for internet-of-things use

By Tracy CozzensPublished June 22, 2026

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News from the European Space Agency

In April, Galileo marked a step forward with the deployment of a new signal component, known as E5a Quasi Pilot, on 12 satellites of Europe’s satellite navigation constellation. This upgrade makes Galileo signals easier to access, particularly on emerging mass-market, low-power devices used for Internet of Things and smart city applications.

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