Skylo Enters South Korea through Distribution Agreement with KT SAT

SEOUL, South Korea and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — November 11, 2026 — Skylo Technologies, a global provider of standards-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services, and KT SAT, Korea’s leading satellite communications provider, today announced a commercial distribution agreement that lays the foundation for bringing Skylo’s standards-based satellite IoT connectivity services to Korea for the first time, subject to regulatory approval.

Under the agreement, KT SAT will use Skylo’s non-terrestrial network to develop and provide satellite-enabled services for IoT customers in Korea, for use cases including maritime vessel monitoring, asset and cargo tracking, remote equipment monitoring, and environmental monitoring. The services will give KT SAT customers a simple, cost-effective way to leverage satellite connectivity for a wide range of IoT applications when outside of terrestrial coverage.

“Korea is one of the world’s most advanced mobile markets, making it an important next step in Skylo’s mission to extend the possibilities of satellite-enabled IoT connectivity,” said Parthsarathi Trivedi, CEO and co-founder of Skylo Technologies. “KT SAT brings decades of satellite expertise, deep knowledge of the Korean market and a strong understanding of the industries that stand to benefit most from satellite-enabled IoT connectivity.”

Expanding Satellite IoT Connectivity in Korea

Unlike satellite services that require dedicated satellite terminals or proprietary hardware, Skylo’s network is built around 3GPP cellular standards. This allows compatible cellular devices and modules to connect directly to satellites when terrestrial coverage is unavailable, helping operators and enterprises extend existing services rather than create a separate satellite ecosystem.

For KT SAT, that creates an accessible route to satellite IoT connectivity for their customers and a foundation from which additional satellite-enabled services can be developed over time. Looking ahead, KT SAT and Skylo will explore opportunities to expand satellite IoT applications across industries in Korea, building on their combined expertise and capabilities. For Skylo, the partnership adds Korea to a growing international footprint.

“Satellite connectivity is becoming an increasingly important extension of the communications services our customers rely on,” said Kevin Kyeong-il Choi, CEO of KT SAT. “Skylo’s standards-based path delivers greater accessibility, enabling us to develop new IoT services that can operate beyond the boundaries of terrestrial networks. We see significant potential across maritime safety and other industries where affordable, reliable connectivity can make a meaningful difference.”

KT SAT will seek the necessary regulatory approval from Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) for the introduction of Skylo’s satellite IoT services. Subject to MSIT approval and other applicable requirements, Skylo will be authorized to support commercial satellite IoT services in Korea, expanding its commercial NTN footprint in Asia.               

“Connectivity should not stop at a national border, a coastline or the edge of a mobile network,” added Trivedi. “This agreement is an important step toward making standards-based satellite IoT connectivity more accessible in Korea. By combining Skylo’s NTN capabilities with KT SAT’s satellite expertise and local market knowledge, we aim to unlock new opportunities for IoT innovation across industries, including maritime, logistics, and remote asset management.”

About KT SAT

KT SAT is Korea’s leading satellite communications provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of KT Corporation. Building on more than 50 years of satellite communications expertise, KT SAT provides satellite services to customers in Korea and internationally across areas including data and telecommunications, maritime connectivity, broadcasting and mobility. Through its satellite fleet and ground infrastructure, KT SAT works to provide reliable connectivity across terrestrial and hard-to-reach environments.

For more information, visit www.ktsat.com.

About Skylo Technologies

Skylo Technologies is the architect of the Standardized Sky — a global approach to satellite connectivity built on shared standards rather than proprietary systems. As a global non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, Skylo enables mobile networks to extend seamlessly beyond terrestrial coverage by orchestrating connectivity across multiple satellite infrastructure partners — including Viasat/Inmarsat, EchoStar, Ligado, TerreStar, and Space42 — using 3GPP standards.

Skylo's platform creates a single, interoperable connectivity layer that works across networks, devices, and geographies, allowing satellites to function as a natural extension of mobile networks. Skylo's commercially deployed NTN service supports millions of devices across consumer, enterprise, and IoT use cases in more than 41 countries. Skylo is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

For more information, visit www.skylo.tech.

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