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Verizon operates in the direct-to-cell market, offering messaging on certain Android devices through a partnership with Skylo.
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.
Skylo raised $30 million earlier this year.
Soracom customers can activate Skylo satellite coverage over-the-air from Soracom's platform management without needing special antennas or modems.
Soracom's non-terrestrial network integration with Skylo is now generally available for North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania.
Soracom's collaboration with Skylo aims to remove barriers to innovation and scale in IoT connectivity.
Soracom and Skylo previously offered their service under a limited preview that opened last year.
Soracom has integrated Skylo service into its platform, which includes unified billing, cloud integration, and private networking.
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.
Skylo has stated that compatible devices could send and receive texts via its geostationary satellite network with a five-to-15-second latency.
Skylo has developed ground infrastructure enabling L-band geostationary satellites to reach devices using the latest standards-based chipsets.
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.
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.
The $37,000,000 funding will support Skylo Technologies’ expansion of scale and operations.
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 emerged from stealth in 2020 with $116,000,000 in capital.
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.