John Deere bridges rural gaps with mobile and Starlink satellite
John Deere has fitted mobile modems to its machinery since around 2012 and added SpaceX's Starlink satellite connectivity 18 months ago to cover weak rural coverage in the US, Canada and Brazil. The setup also powers an AI assistant and remote diagnostics for farm equipment.
- John Deere has used mobile modems in machinery since about 2012
- Starlink was added 18 months ago as a complement to 4G
- Farmers use a ruggedised Starlink terminal alongside a 4G modem
- Connectivity supports an AI assistant and remote diagnostics
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