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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Soracom has integrated Skylo service into its platform, which includes unified billing, cloud integration, and private networking.
Skylo does not operate its own satellites but works with mobile network operators and device manufacturers to provide services using MSS spectrum from satellite partners, including Viasat.
Soracom's collaboration with Skylo aims to remove barriers to innovation and scale in IoT connectivity.
Soracom customers can activate Skylo satellite coverage over-the-air from Soracom's platform management without needing special antennas or modems.
The messages were enabled by 3GPP standards-based NTN service infrastructure installed by Skylo in Viasat’s gateways.
3GPP standards-based non-terrestrial network service infrastructure was installed in Viasat’s gateways by the Skylo ecosystem partner.
Verizon is the first mobile carrier to announce plans to launch supplemental smartphone connectivity commercially with Skylo.
Verizon partnered with Skylo on 2024-08-28 to deliver the satellite-enabled emergency text and location service.
Skylo has developed ground infrastructure enabling L-band geostationary satellites to reach devices using the latest standards-based chipsets.
Skylo has stated that compatible devices could send and receive texts via its geostationary satellite network with a five-to-15-second latency.
Program participants receive early development access to Rel-17 standards-based NB-IoT modules and access to a global satellite network from Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Murata.
Program participants receive exclusive access to solutions from Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Murata, including early development access to the first Rel-17 standards-based NB-IoT modules and a global satellite network.
Skylo Technologies develops a Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity solution.
Skylo intends to use the new funds to grow a team of 53 people, strengthen marketing efforts, and expand its geographical footprint to support more partnerships and refine services for consumer, automotive, agriculture, energy, and transportation markets.
The $37,000,000 funding will support Skylo Technologies’ expansion of scale and operations.
Skylo developed ground infrastructure that enables satellites in geostationary orbit to connect to mass-market devices using standards widely adopted by the cellular industry.
Skylo raised $37,000,000 in a funding round disclosed on 2024-02-13.
Skylo Technologies raised $37,000,000 from investors including Intel Capital, Innovation Endeavors, BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst, Next47, and Seraphim Space.
Bullitt unveiled satellite-enabled smartphones on 2023-02-24 that are capable of using Skylo’s networking platform to send and receive texts outside cellular coverage.
Skylo emerged from stealth in 2020 with $116,000,000 in capital.