Hubble Network and InPlay Inc. Partner to Bring Sub-$1 Global Tracking Without RFID

The partnership pairs InPlay's ultra-low-power IN100 NanoBeacon chip with Hubble's global network of 95M+ gateways to enable real-time tracking with zero infrastructure costs.

SEATTLE, April 16, 2026 - Hubble Network, the world's first satellite-powered Bluetooth® network, today announced a partnership with InPlay Inc. to deliver continuous, global asset tracking at a cost that rivals passive RFID. By combining InPlay's sub-$1 IN100 NanoBeacon chip with Hubble's 95 million-plus gateways, item-level sensor and location data will become affordable and accessible at a massive scale.

InPlay's IN100 NanoBeacon is plug-and-play with a uniquely small form factor that can be easily embedded into smart labels, wearables, and small IoT trackers. Once deployed with Hubble firmware, devices instantly connect to Hubble's network with zero infrastructure costs or hardware setup, allowing manufacturers to start transmitting telemetry sensor data from day one.

"RFID makes you build infrastructure around every tag. Hubble is like an API layer for monitoring the physical world without needing your own physical scanning infrastructure," said Alex Haro, CEO and co-founder of Hubble Network.