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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On 2023-10-05, Skylo and Samsung agreed to a deal that provides access to Skylo’s network from Exynos 0.005 kg chipsets.
A live demonstration of the Samsung 0.005 kg modem operating on Skylo’s satellite network took place at Samsung System LSI’s Tech Day event on 2023-10-05, in San Jose, California.
Skylo’s NTN is designed to provide reliable and affordable connectivity to under-connected industries such as agriculture, maritime, and logistics.
Bullitt launched satellite-enabled Android smartphones in February that can send and receive texts outside cellular coverage through partnerships with Skylo, Inmarsat, and other geostationary operators.
Keysight Technologies and Skylo Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a certification program for 3GPP 0.005 kg Release 17 non-terrestrial network chipsets, modules, and devices using NB-IoT over NTN.
Skylo Technologies is Monogoto's wholesale NTN operator partner.
Monogoto announced a new roaming agreement with Skylo Technologies for satellite connectivity.
Viasat has reached non-binding Memorandums of Understanding with Ligado Networks and Skylo Technologies to offer first-generation standards-based Direct-to-Device satellite services via Ligado’s SkyTerra satellite network.
Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) reached a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Ligado Networks and Skylo Technologies to offer first-generation, standards-based Direct-to-Device satellite services via Ligado’s SkyTerra satellite network.
Viasat, Ligado, and Skylo plan to integrate SkyTerra-1 and the Skylo platform to conduct over-the-air testing and begin supporting commercial service.
British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled Android smartphones that can connect to L-band satellites operated by Inmarsat and other geostationary operators in partnership with Skylo and MediaTek.
Viasat is partnering with San Francisco-based venture Skylo on SkyTerra-1 to expand satellite services into the consumer smartphone, automotive, and defense markets.
The non-binding Memorandums of Understanding between Viasat, Ligado, and Skylo do not appear to cover Ligado’s MSAT-2 satellite, which Ligado primarily operates as a backup for SkyTerra-1.
Viasat reached non-binding Memorandums of Understanding with Ligado Networks and Skylo Technologies to offer first-generation standards-based Direct-to-Device satellite services via Ligado’s SkyTerra satellite network.
With MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN-standard modem and Skylo’s NTN service, smartphone and IoT manufacturers can develop devices, sensors, and wearables with built-in satellite connectivity.
MediaTek is working with Skylo to ensure the chipsets it manufactures are compliant with industry standards and compatible with Skylo’s commercial satellite network.
MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN-standard modem combined with Skylo’s NTN service enables smartphone and IoT manufacturers to develop devices, sensors, and wearables with built-in satellite connectivity.
Skylo does not require any change in behavior when using its satellite network compared to using terrestrial cellular networks.
Skylo operates using existing satellites, licensed spectrum, and existing modems inside devices without requiring custom hardware and protocols.
Skylo utilizes the same onboarding, provisioning, and SIM authentication processes familiar to OEM customers to accelerate product innovation.