What Stellar does

Stellar Telecommunications SAS is a French-headquartered connectivity technology company, founded in May 2021 and domiciled in Bordeaux with a Luxembourg subsidiary for government and defense operations. The company builds AI-powered multi-network orchestration software that combines cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite links into a single continuous internet connection, holding validated world records for connecting vehicles to heterogeneous networks simultaneously and operating across 35+ countries with 100+ customers in mobility, enterprise, and government/defense verticals.

The product portfolio centers on STEER, a packet-level orchestration engine with sub-300ms network switching that runs on customer hardware or in the cloud; GLOBBLE, an all-in-one multi-modem smart router (Black and Regolith variants, plus a mission-critical GLOBBLE Orbit SKU); M2M, a managed IoT SIM service with access to 550+ cellular networks across 186 countries; SatCom, a managed satellite broadband offering across 18 operator partners; and STEER SURVEY, a connectivity mapping service that has generated 40+ million data points across 10,000+ km of European roads. Three proprietary ITU spectrum filings (STELLAR-DASH, STELLAR-ASTE, STELLAR-RION) and registered trademarks underpin the IP position.

The business model is hybrid: recurring subscription revenue from M2M data plans and STEER SaaS licensing to OEMs and Tier-1s, plus one-time hardware sales of GLOBBLE routers bundled with multi-SIM connectivity. Distribution combines direct enterprise and government sales (quote-based), e-commerce for European M2M SIMs (€0.30–5/month plus €3 per card), and partner channels including WinIT GmbH and I-SEE. Total disclosed funding is approximately €9.3M (October 2024, private investors and public grants) plus a $2.7M seed round (January 2026, led by Ground Game), with CEO Damien Garot leading the French entity and Managing Director Simone La Torre leading the Luxembourg subsidiary.

Name

Stellar

Legal name

Stellar Telecommunications SAS

Website

https://stellar.tc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stellar Telecommunications SAS is a French AI-powered connectivity company that orchestrates cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks into a single resilient internet connection. It serves mobility, enterprise, and government/defense customers across 35+ countries via STEER software, GLOBBLE routers, and M2M/SatCom services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Network Connectivity Platform

NAICS

Telecommunications Resellers (517121), Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Managed SD‑WAN/SASE Connectivity (Enterprise WAN under Managed Connectivity) (HDAIAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity & Managed Services (VSAT, SD-WAN over Satcom) (HDAIAJAB), Satellite Broadband Internet Access (Consumer/SMB) (HDAIAJAA), Small Business/SoHo Routers & Gateways (HDAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Multi-network connectivity
• AI network orchestration
• IoT SIM connectivity
• Satellite broadband services
• Resilient enterprise connectivity

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. M2M Data Plans and SIM Services: Recurring revenue from IoT/M2M data plans with bundled cellular connectivity, managed SIM cards, and optional satellite access. Plans range from 10 MB/month to 1 TB/day with data pooling across all active SIM cards. Customers pay for SIM cards upfront and receive monthly invoices for data consumption.
2. GLOBBLE Hardware and Connectivity Packages: One-time hardware sales of GLOBBLE smart routers (Black and Regolith versions) bundled with coordinated multi-SIM cellular data plans and optional satellite antenna/satellite internet access. Hardware is sold directly while connectivity is provided as recurring service.
3. STEER Software Licensing: STEER AI-powered software licensed to equipment manufacturers (OEMs, Tier-1s) and device makers for integration into their products. Available in full edge+cloud configuration or edge-only version, with cloud managed by Stellar or deployed on customer premises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stellar combines cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks into a single resilient internet connection using its AI-powered STEER orchestration software, which performs packet-level session management with sub-300ms switching and dynamic aggregation across 550+ cellular and 18 satellite operators. The company sells STEER as a standalone software license, bundles it with the GLOBBLE multi-modem smart router, and offers managed M2M IoT SIM cards and SatCom satellite connectivity services to enterprise, mobility, and government customers.

Product overview

Stellar offers a unified multi-network connectivity platform combining terrestrial (cellular, Wi-Fi, fiber) and satellite networks into a single resilient internet connection. The core product is STEER, an AI-powered software platform that orchestrates seamless switching and dynamic aggregation across networks. STEER is available as software-only or bundled with hardware: GLOBBLE (all-in-one smart router in Black and Regolith variants) provides instant resilient connectivity for mobility and static deployments; M2M delivers managed SIM cards and data plans for IoT devices with global coverage; and SatCom provides satellite connectivity through 18 network partners. The portfolio serves mobility (vehicles, drones, fleet telematics), enterprise (EV chargers, security cameras, smart infrastructure), and government/defense sectors requiring sovereign, mission-critical communications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEER: AI-powered software for multi-network orchestration capable of packet-based session management with minimal edge requirements
• M2M
• SatCom
• GLOBBLE
• GLOBBLE Orbit

Products and services

• STEER AI-powered software for resilient multi-network orchestration that runs directly on customer hardware or in the cloud and enables packet-based session management across cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks with sub-300ms seamless switching and dynamic aggregation. Licensed to equipment manufacturers and system integrators.
• GLOBBLE All-in-one multi-modem smart router that automatically connects to the best available internet using cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks. Available in GLOBBLE Black (dual-modem polymer body, up to 500 Mbps) and GLOBBLE Regolith (dual-modem steel body, up to 750 Mbps) variants, with integrated STEER AI orchestration.
• GLOBBLE Orbit Specialized variant of GLOBBLE designed for government and mission-critical deployments, integrating Intelsat LEO satellite connectivity for emergency response and public safety communications.
• M2M Managed M2M connectivity service offering IoT SIM cards (physical and eSIM) with access to 550+ cellular networks globally, supporting Cat-M, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G. Includes the Stellar SIM Wizard management dashboard, API access, data pooling, optional APN/VPN, and tariff plans from 10 MB/month to 1 TB/day with no minimum commitments.
• SatCom Broadband satellite connectivity service providing access to 18 satellite network partners globally, including Starlink and OneWeb. Features full service usage anonymity, payment terms up to 30 days after service month, data plan pooling, VPN and static IP support, pause/resume capability, terminal migration, and tariff plan flexibility.
• STEER SURVEY Connectivity mapping service that generates comprehensive datasets on network quality across roads and regions across all cellular operators, satellite telecommunications, and Wi-Fi hotspots. Completed mapping for 10,000+ km and 13 border crossings, generating 40+ million data points.
• M2M SIM for Europe Triple-cut SIM cards for M2M data operations in Europe (EU countries plus UK and Switzerland), supporting Cat-M, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G with permanent roaming across all European operators. Data plans from 10 MB/month starting at €0.30/month, with €3 per SIM card one-time.
• M2M Test Packages Test packages for EU-based IoT device testing including Light (2 SIM cards, 2 GB, 50 SMS), Large (10 SIM cards, 5 GB, 50 SMS), and High-data (2 SIM cards, 20 GB, 50 SMS) options, valid for 30 days from receipt.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9%+ uptime across combined terrestrial and satellite networks
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• I-SEEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Stellar and I-SEE launched a joint initiative in May 2026 to bring resilient and adaptive communications capabilities to long-endurance unmanned aerial systems operating across civil and defense environments. Stellar deploys its STEER software within I-SEE's unmanned systems environment, utilizing the most efficient combination of available channels including line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight, terrestrial and satellite networks. The collaboration highlights partnerships between specialized European technology leaders in building trusted capabilities developed and engineered in Europe.
• LuxDefencemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Stellar joined LuxDefence in May 2026, reinforcing its commitment to resilient, sovereign communications infrastructure for Europe's defense and security ecosystem. LuxDefence brings together defense, security, industrial, and dual-use technology stakeholders to strengthen cooperation across Luxembourg and the wider European landscape. Stellar joins to contribute its operational experience delivering resilient connectivity across degraded, heterogeneous, and constrained network environments.
• WinIT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2025WinIT GmbH, a German-based leader in secure communication solutions for authorities and emergency services, chose Stellar through its Luxembourg entity to power the next generation of WinSAT*GOV Fixed and OnTheMove solutions. Stellar provides GLOBBLE Orbit for seamless hybrid orchestration of cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks. WinIT has ambition to deploy over 5,000 GLOBBLE Orbit devices across Europe before 2030. Stellar was chosen for its understanding of final user requirements and positioning as one-stop-shop for multiple deployment scenarios.
• IntelsatcoreTechnology or Integration · 21 May 2025Intelsat serves as Stellar's satellite partner of choice for the WinIT project. Intelsat's privileged access to OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network combined with its proven multi-orbit capabilities ensures GLOBBLE Orbit accesses highly resilient and low-latency satellite connectivity essential for emergency response operations. The flexible, volume-based service model supports scalable deployments for public safety teams.
• Forward31 (Porsche Digital Company Builder)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2024Stellar and Forward31 took center stage at the AI House Davos during the World Economic Forum 2024 to unveil a pioneering campaign aimed at creating the first comprehensive dataset on the quality of telecommunication networks on European roads. This partnership combines Stellar's connectivity expertise with Porsche's digital ecosystem ambitions.
• 18 Satellite OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationStellar has partnerships with 18 satellite operators globally, enabling broadband connectivity across multiple satellite networks including Starlink, OneWeb, and others. This allows recommendation of multiple terminals and satellite providers in a single contract and provides customers with flexibility to choose from numerous tariff plans.
• 550+ Cellular Network OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough partnerships with mobile network operators (MNOs) across 186 countries, Stellar provides direct access to 550+ cellular networks. MNO partners operate the SIM cards and network services directly while Stellar orchestrates the connectivity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Peplink: Peplink builds multi-WAN SD-WAN routers and orchestration software that bond cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite links. Directly comparable to Stellar's GLOBBLE hardware and STEER orchestration stack for mobility and enterprise customers.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint (now part of Ericsson) provides 4G/5G wireless edge routers and NetCloud orchestration for vehicles, IoT, and branch offices. Competes with Stellar in fleet and enterprise multi-network connectivity, with deeper telco distribution.
• Speedcast: Speedcast delivers managed satellite and multi-path connectivity for maritime, energy, government, and enterprise customers. Overlaps directly with Stellar's SatCom and STEER orchestration value proposition, particularly for mission-critical deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Intelsat: Intelsat is a major satellite operator that is also a Stellar partner (used in WinIT deployments). Intelsat's multi-orbit LEO/GEO capability competes and partners with Stellar's SatCom aggregation in enterprise and government markets.
• Cisco: Cisco's SD-WAN, IoT, and industrial networking portfolios (Catalyst, Meraki, Cisco IoT) compete broadly with STEER orchestration for enterprise multi-WAN use cases. Cisco benefits from incumbency and integration with existing enterprise networks.
• HPE Aruba Networking: HPE Aruba provides enterprise SD-WAN and Wi-Fi/cellular edge networking with strong channel reach. Overlaps with Stellar's enterprise and government connectivity propositions, particularly through managed service partners.
• Orange Business Services: Orange Business delivers managed connectivity, SD-WAN, and IoT services across Europe with deep enterprise and government relationships. Competes with Stellar in European sovereign enterprise and public-sector connectivity.

Regional players

• Pivotel: Pivotel provides satellite and multi-network IoT connectivity primarily across Australia and APAC. Compares to Stellar's M2M and SatCom service for remote and mobility use cases, but in a different geographic footprint.

Others

• Getac: Getac manufactures rugged hardware and partners with connectivity providers for defense, public safety, and industrial mobility. Adjacent ecosystem participant that could integrate Stellar's STEER software or compete with GLOBBLE in mission-critical hardware.
• Kontron: Kontron provides embedded computing and IoT connectivity modules for industrial, transportation, and defense applications. Comparable as a hardware/connectivity ecosystem player whose modules could host or compete with Stellar's edge software.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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