Skylo Technologies, based in Mountain View, CA, is a global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider that enables smartphones and IoT devices to connect directly to existing satellites. Skylo works with satellite operators, mobile network operators, and device makers to provide continuous connectivity between terrestrial and satellite networks. Their services target critical industries like agriculture, maritime, logistics, and mining, as well as mass-market consumer devices, partnering with companies like Viasat and Verizon. Key words: direct-to-device, satellite connectivity, NTN, IoT, mobile network.
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Skylo leverages existing cellular chipsets and works with Qualcomm, Samsung, and MediaTek alongside software-defined non-terrestrial network standards.
Skylo formed strategic partnerships with global operators including Verizon, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange to expand coverage and services.
Skylo operates a network with 13 million connected devices focused on low-bandwidth messaging and asset tracking.
Orange currently offers a satellite messaging service working with Skylo on certain Google Pixel smartphones.
The collaboration enables IoT devices to switch between terrestrial cellular networks and Skylo’s satellite overlay using a single Vodafone SIM.
Following successful trials, Vodafone IoT and Skylo Technologies intend to roll out a full commercial NTN NB-IoT service.
The partnership integrates satellite-based NTN NB-IoT connectivity from Skylo into Vodafone’s global IoT ecosystem.
The initial phase of the Vodafone IoT and Skylo partnership involves technology trials to validate performance across diverse geographies.
Vodafone IoT and Skylo Technologies formed a strategic partnership on January 28, 2026 to integrate satellite-based Non-Terrestrial Network NB-IoT connectivity into Vodafone’s global IoT ecosystem.
Skylo’s network spans 36 countries and covers approximately 70 million square kilometers.
Vodafone IoT and Skylo Technologies are integrating their network cores to enable devices to automatically transition to satellite links when cellular signals are unavailable.
Skylo’s existing SMS satellite service is gaining traction in regions like New York and New Jersey.
Orange became the first European operator to offer satellite SMS service with Skylo.
Skylo works with mobile network operators and device manufacturers to enable standards-based direct-to-device services using mobile satellite services spectrum.
Skylo is currently providing direct-to-device service for both Google Pixel smartphones and Verizon customers with compatible devices.
Orange is launching a satellite messaging service called 'Message Satellite' in collaboration with Skylo.
Skylo's existing SMS satellite service is gaining traction in New York, New Jersey, and other regions.
Skylo conducted a study that showed 60% of users in a trial experienced signal loss on their way to work.
Tarun Gupta is the Chief Product Officer and Co-founder of Skylo Technologies.
The connectivity was enabled by 3GPP standards-based NTN RAN and CORE infrastructure from Skylo, a Viasat ecosystem partner.