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's service is built on top of established and open 3GPP standards.
Skylo's service enables cellular devices using Kigen SIMs to extend coverage onto satellites.
Working with Kigen allows Skylo to make its network extremely accessible using established supply chains and processes from the cellular industry.
Kigen and Skylo are collaborating on satellite connectivity integration for device makers.
Skylo's technology stack supports satellite connectivity as simply as choosing the right carrier and data plan.
The collaboration allows for seamless transitions between cellular and satellite connectivity via Skylo’s SIM profile.
Skylo’s service allows cellular devices using Kigen’s SIMs to extend users' coverage onto satellites.
Kigen and Skylo have partnered to make satellite connectivity integration frictionless for device makers.
Skylo's approach does not require custom hardware and protocols in devices.
Skylo makes satellite connectivity as simple as choosing the right carrier and data plan.
Skylo selected Kigen for being a fast-moving and flexible enabler of digital SIM solutions.
Skylo's patented NTN RAN, Core, SIM management, and provisioning system builds on top of established standards.
Skylo's network requires minimal to no change in behavior for device makers using their solutions.
Skylo is 100% interoperable with all terrestrial carriers today.
Skylo’s SIM profile allows for seamless transitions between cellular and satellite connectivity.
Skylo is built on established and open 3GPP standards using existing satellites with licensed spectrum.
Skylo is partnering with Bullitt Group as a connectivity partner to provide two-way satellite messaging on a Bullitt smartphone.
Bullitt’s smartphone featuring Skylo-powered satellite messaging is available in 2023-01-01.
Bullitt and Skylo engineering teams worked together with MediaTek over the past two years to develop a 3GPP standards-based approach to satellite NTN direct-to-device connectivity.
Skylo has partnered with U.K.-based fleet operator Inmarsat to use Inmarsat’s L-band satellites and announced direct-to-cell plans on 2022-09-07.