Band24 Terra: Satellite-Connected Asset Tracker Aims to Close Supply Chain Blind Spots

Band24 is actively recruiting early testers for Terra, a hybrid asset tracker designed to solve a critical supply chain visibility gap: equipment that goes dark once it leaves cellular coverage zones. The device combines Bluetooth, LTE-M cellular, and low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity through Hubble Network, enabling logistics operators to maintain visibility of trailers, containers, and other high-value assets in remote or coverage-poor areas. Selected participants will receive devices in December, with full commercial availability expected in early 2027.

The timing reflects intensifying cargo theft pressures across North America, with Verisk's CargoNet reporting a 60% increase in cargo theft losses in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching nearly $725 million. This context underscores why supply chain teams are increasingly investing in tracking solutions that work beyond traditional cellular infrastructure. Terra's four-year battery life, IP68 durability rating, and on-demand location updates on terrestrial networks (approximately one minute when cellular or Bluetooth coverage exists) position it as a potential differentiator in a growing market segment.

For supply chain professionals, the significance lies in whether satellite reporting frequency and reliability meet operational requirements for rapid asset recovery in remote areas. Band24 has not yet disclosed hardware pricing, subscription costs, or location-accuracy specifications, making it premature to assess total cost of ownership relative to existing trackers. The early-access program deadline of November 13 represents an opportunity for logistics operators to evaluate the technology's practical performance before broader market deployment.