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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Devices with a firmware upgrade to integrate with Skylo’s network can send and receive texts via geostationary satellites with latency between five to 15 seconds.
Skylo is a San Francisco-based company that developed ground infrastructure technology to enable satellite-based messaging from smartphones using geostationary satellites operated by Viasat, Ligado, and Terrestar.
Skylo has developed technology enabling phones to connect with geostationary satellites using radio waves already assigned to space-based operators.
Viasat merged with Inmarsat in 2023 and partnered with Skylo Technologies to offer a direct-to-device service using the Inmarsat L-band satellite constellation.
Skylo’s network is designed to provide global coverage for IoT devices equipped with Quectel’s module.
Skylo’s roaming integration is compatible with devices certified to support 3GPP Release-17 standards and using Deutsche Telekom’s Global SIM.
Several prototypes for various use cases will be developed until mid-2024 to provide insights and best practices on the use of the Skylo–Deutsche Telekom IoT technological capabilities.
The Skylo–Deutsche Telekom IoT integration is designed to provide uninterrupted connectivity for users in urban centers and at sea.
Devices certified for 3GPP Release-17 and using Deutsche Telekom’s Global SIM will deliver a seamless user experience outdoors in open sky conditions when using the Skylo–Deutsche Telekom IoT integration.
Skylo’s Release-17-based satellite technology is combined with Viasat’s geostationary L-band satellite constellation and licensed spectrum holdings through Viasat’s subsidiary Inmarsat and other satellite operator partners to form the new network.
Viasat and Skylo Technologies launched the world’s first global direct-to-device (D2D) network.
Skylo holds more than 85 patents and offers 3GPP Release-17-based satellite technology.
Initial deployments of the Viasat–Skylo D2D network are planned for early 2024 in North America using the Ligado SkyTerra satellite network.
The network combines Skylo’s Release-17-based satellite technology with Viasat’s geostationary L-band satellite constellation and licensed spectrum holdings through Viasat’s subsidiary, Inmarsat.
Viasat and Skylo Technologies launched a global direct-to-device (D2D) network based on 3GPP Release 17 compliance.
Initial deployments of the Viasat–Skylo D2D network are planned for early 2024 in North America using the Ligado SkyTerra satellite network, followed by a global rollout.
Viasat, Inc. and Skylo Technologies launched the world’s first global direct-to-device (D2D) network on 2023-11-16.
Skylo Technologies holds more than 85 patents and provides 3GPP Release-17-based satellite technology used in the D2D network.
Skylo’s Release-17-based satellite technology is combined with Viasat’s geostationary L-band satellite constellation and licensed spectrum holdings through Viasat’s subsidiary Inmarsat and other satellite operator partners to form the new D2D network.
Skylo established partnerships with chipset manufacturers, satellite fleet operators, and telecommunications providers in 2023.