Via Satellite: Keysight and Skylo Partner on NTN Certification Program

Mindel De La Torre joins Skylo to drive growth and accelerate global footprint

Skylo has brought on three key leaders to help scale industry engagement amid rapid growth.

Transforming Connectivity: Skylo Technologies and Satellite-Enhanced Cellular Networks

Nonterrestrial network network provider shuns vertical integration for direct-to-device

This collaboration aims to accelerate the device certification process, ensuring adherence to high standards. SGS’s facilities in San Diego, Taiwan, and China will ensure compliance with Skylo’s certification tests. The partnership will help Skylo ensure that its products meet robust safety and quality standards, reinforcing its dedication to excellence and readiness to meet the needs of a global customer base.

Skylo certifies Sony Altair chips for IoT

Skylo Technologies has certified Sony’s Altair ALT1250 chipset for its satellite network. The certification enables seamless support for both cellular and native satellite connectivity in devices without manual switching. Sony’s Altair ALT1250 chipset, meeting Skylo’s high standards, opens up opportunities for remote tracking, IoT devices, wearables, and global communication solutions. The integration of this chipset with Skylo’s network accelerates the deployment of satellite-connected IoT solutions across industries such as fleet management, logistics, and agriculture.

Tami Erwin, formerly of Verizon, joins Skylo's BoD

Semtech has partnered with Skylo, a pioneer in offering satellite over cellular services, to integrate NTN capabilities into its HL series modules.

Tami Erwin is renowned for her transformative leadership in the telecommunications industry, notably as the former Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business.

Skylo is a relatively small startup in the direct to device (D2D) market. But it recently captured millions in new funding and an important new agreement with smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm.

Non-terrestrial network provider Skylo Technologies is expanding its narrowband IoT solution reach, leveraging standardization and global partnerships to bridge the digital divide.

All devices that incorporate the Samsung Exynos Modem 5400 will seamlessly support both cellular and native satellite connectivity, available through their mobile service provider.

Best Non-Terrestrial Network Solution at the annual Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards

Ulefone’s feature-rich Armor 23 Ultra integrates two-way satellite messaging enabled by Kigen eSIMs with Skylo’s NTN connectivity. The partners will showcase the tech behind the leading rugged phone at MWC Barcelona 2024.

Combined Satellite NB-IoT tariff with partner Skylo for low data rates

Messages were sent between Skylo’s California-based office to standard, out of the box mobile phones in Australia, India, Finland, and the United States.

Keysight has 145 approved test cases available for non-terrestrial network chipset, module, and device certification onto Skylo mobile operator networks

The Ulefone Armor 23 Ultra’s dual connectivity feature allows seamless switching between cellular service and Skylo's satellite network.

In collaboration with MediaTek, Kiwi Technology, Skylo, and Creative5, COMPAL introduces its highly anticipated Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Satellite IoT Solutions.

Satellite networking (aka “non-terrestrial networks” or NTN) isn’t new, and IoT products have been able to connect to satellite networks for years.

Via Satellite’s 10 Hottest Companies rounds up 10 “must watch” companies in the satellite industry, from constellations, manufacturing, launch, and more.

Skylo Technologies has officially certified the Qualcomm 212S Modem and Qualcomm 9205S Modem for compatibility with its satellite network, ensuring enhanced performance and connectivity for IoT applications globally.

Starnote will enable unparalleled affordability, accessibility, and reliability with no monthly usage fees or minimums

Rohde & Schwarz has reached a major milestone: its NTN Netop test solutions have been accepted as part of Skylo’s NTN Certification Program

The two-way partnership will benefit enterprises and telcos requiring faster global coverage at competitive rates

Award is a testament to Skylo's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence in erasing the lines between the cellular and satellite industries

Single eSIM, connectivity management and invoice, with flexible data plans to maximize device uptime and drive down satellite connectivity costs

Tech companies like SpaceX, Apple and Viasat are investing millions of dollars in satellite networks that will expand smartphone and device coverage beyond Earth’s cell towers.

In collaboration with Sony, Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated and verified Sony Altair’s device for its NTN NB-IoT capability.

Mountain View, Calif. – February 13, 2024… BMW i Ventures today announced an investment in Skylo Technologies, the leading direct-to-device satellite connectivity service provider. The $37 million financing round was co-led by Intel Capital and Innovation Endeavors and joined by BMW i Ventures, Samsung Catalyst Fund, Seraphim Space, and Next47.

Skylo’s global NTN service offering allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites.

Silicon Valley space startup Skylo Technologies raised $37 million through an equity round led by Intel Capital and Innovation Endeavors and joined by the venture funds of BMW and Samsung, Skylo told CNBC.

Funding blog by Intel Capital

Investment Further Strengthens Industry Momentum of Skylo’s Standards-Based Solution for Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

A group of satellite operators have joined forces to push the fledgling direct-to-smartphone market to adopt services using their radiowaves, rather than spectrum derived from terrestrial mobile network operators.

Viasat Inc. characterized the debut of its 3GPP-standards direct-to-device service with Skylo Technologies and Ligado as in “market discovery” phase that will begin slowly with no Viasat capex contribution.

Tracking your supply chain with satellites; insurtech woes; freight apparel – WTT

Non-terrestrial network service operator Skylo Technologies continues to seek IoT partnerships, which the company says are integral for reducing the costs of being connected.

NTN is a technology worth betting on

Strategic collaboration positions Keysight as the leading test equipment vendor for the Skylo certification program and non-terrestrial networks validation

Skylo users everywhere, on any compatible device, will be able to transparently use satellite connectivity when they are outside the range of a cellular network

This new feature will be available to users globally, setting the stage for the planned rollout of two-way voice calls and images on Skylo’s network in the near future.

This initiative is aimed at ensuring that devices are fully compatible with Skylo's innovative network, which specializes in extending connectivity to remote and traditionally underserved regions.

Mobile connectivity is set to become as ubiquitous as the sky within the next 12 months. There are two transformational initiatives underway as it relates to eliminating coverage gaps in terrestrial networks.

Telit Cinterion’s new end-to-end, turnkey IoT solution will feature 3GPP Release-17 NB-IoT-over-NTN compliant modules with hybrid cellular and satellite connectivity services

Skylo will enable FocusPoint's IoT monitoring and emergency escalation service with it's NTN

Developers can go beyond traditional terrestrial networks to provide seamless connectivity as coverage grows

Skylo has teamed up with FocusPoint to revolutionize the way IoT devices are monitored and emergencies are handled.

The non-terrestrial network (NTN) universe is rapidly evolving, with satellite NTN service providers like Skylo Technologies leading the way.

Quectel announces the successful certification of Quectel's NTN-enabled module, the CC660D-LS

New partnership will provide transportation, logistics, agriculture, mining and other verticals with seamless, ubiquitous connectivity based on floLIVE’s global cellular infrastructure, which acts as the backbone to worldwide connectivity and is complemented by Skylo’s satellite service — even in remote areas

Skylo Technologies is excited to announce the official certification of the MediaTek MT6825, the first NTN-enabled chipset for the Skylo satellite network. This milestone paves the way for robust global connectivity across key industries, enhancing IoT applications and services worldwide.

Skylo Technologies and FocusPoint International announce the extension of their partnership to launch the pioneering satellite-based IoT monitoring and escalation service.

Skylo and DT integrate cellular and satellite connectivity

Satcom.Digital caught up with Parthsarathi 'Parth' Trivedi, Co-founder and CEO of Skylo, to find out more about the company's solution

Bridging the Gap Between Cellular & Satellite

Tarun Gupta discusses our partnership with Viasat for a global direct-to-device network

The race for comms from space is heating up. Viasat, the satellite communications company, and Skylo Technologies, a non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, have announced the launch of a global direct-to-device (D2D) network.

Co-founder and CPO (Chief Product Officer) Tarun Gupta talks about Skylo's business overview, product advantages, and future prospects.

Expect to hear more about this global D2D network from Viasat and Skylo early next year.

The network will allow Mobile Network Operators, device makers, and chipset manufacturers to bring 3GPP Release 17 compliant products to market within Viasat's global network coverage.

The combination of the network with MNO and chipset manufacturer collaboration will provide new opportunities for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Viasat and Skylo to Launch Direct-to-Device Service

Viasat, Inc. and Skylo Technologies to unlock the potential of direct-to-device (D2D) services for consumers, businesses and governments across the globe

Dr. Andrew Nuttall shares how Skylo offers 100% coverage across the globe from space, allowing its customers to connect to any part of their business anywhere, at any time.

Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) are revolutionizing mobile communication, necessitating stringent certification for device quality and interoperability. Skylo's certification process ensures devices are primed for its satellite network.

Working in collaboration with TerreStar and Skylo, Telus said it leveraged a connectivity platform designed to offer seamless roaming between regular devices and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs).

Telus Corp. says it has successfully trialled technology that allows smartphones to send and receive voice calls and text messages using satellites.

What makes this announcement noticeably different from the many D2D proclamations that have been made this year is the use of a GEO satellite

Telus, TerreStar Solutions and Skylo have conducted a successful trial to bring direct satellite connectivity to customers in Canada.

In an unprecedented technological breakthrough, TELUS, TerreStar Solutions (under the Strigo brand) and Skylo, successfully achieved two-way communication between smartphones and satellites in Canada.

A Colorado hiker in distress was recently rescued, in part due to satellite technology and the partnership of Skylo, Motorola, and Bullitt Group.

In the rugged terrains of Colorado, a hiker's distress call met with swift action, thanks to cutting-edge satellite technology. Through the harmonious collaboration of Skylo, FocusPoint, and Bullitt's services on the Motorola Defy Satellite Link device, a life was saved.

The company's next-generation 5G modem is compatible with NB-IoT (Narrowband Internet of Things) NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) technology, offering satellite communication to smartphones. Samsung showcased a video of this feature in collaboration with Skylo Technologies.

Exciting times ahead as we partner with @TerreStar to redefine connectivity in Canada.

O2 Germany plans to launch a hybrid satellite and terrestrial Internet of Things service in Q1 2024

The hybrid satellite-based Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT) connectivity service for terrestrial and satellite-based IoT networking will be available to businesses in the first quarter of 2024

After establishing key partnerships with major chipset companies, including Samsung and MediaTek, Skylo aims to scale its network.

Explore how geosynchronous and geostationary satellites function, the adjustments needed for efficient transmission, and the crucial role ephemeris data plays in predicting satellite positioning.

The Rohde & Schwarz partnership ensures that Skylo's customers receive a superior and uninterrupted connectivity experience.

This collaboration will integrate Skylo’s Narrowband IoT (NTN) support into Samsung’s flagship 5G chipsets, enabling global connectivity like never before.

Users will be able to enjoy seamless connectivity even in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available.

With this partnership, Skylo and Samsung’s System LSI Business are poised to redefine the future of ubiquitous connectivity with reliable, high-performance 5G smartphone modems that never lose coverage.

Samsung delivers NTN-enabled modems that are interoperable with Skylo's network

Stanford Innovators: Parth Trivedi

TRANSATEL (a subsidiary of NTT) has entered into agreement with satellite operator SKYLO to embed broadband and narrowband non-terrestrial connectivity to the company’s cellular capabilities: NB-IoT, LTE-M, 2G, 3G, LTE, 5G NSA, and 5G SA.

• First hybrid cellular-satellite NB-IoT services to launch in early 2024. • Skylo just the start as operator plans further satellite tie-ups before the end of 2023. • O2 Germany and Deutsche Telekom in space race for transatlantic satellite IoT enterprise customers

Skylo’s network can help with filling coverage gaps around the globe, complementing existing terrestrial networks

emnify and Skylo announced an industry-first convergence of satellite and cellular IoT connectivity from a single emnify SIM

The device test framework from Rohde & Schwarz will be used to test NTN chipsets, modules and devices to validate compatibility with the test specification for the Skylo its software defined network.

Skylo Technologies, a global software-defined non-terrestrial network (NTN) operator, announced a strategic partnership and ongoing collaboration with Rohde & Schwarz.

Emnify and Skylo have announced what they say is an industry-first convergence of satellite and mobile IoT connectivity from a single Emnify SIM.

Partnership brings cutting-edge connectivity solutions to various industries, including livestock tracking, smart farming, fleet management, search and rescue, oil and gas, and more.

The partnership aims to revolutionize farming practices by enabling real-time data collection on livestock health, location, and environmental conditions.

Parth Trivedi speaks with Steve Sponseller on "Tech Leader Talk."

Telefonica Germany has signed a partnership agreement with Skylo Technologies, a provider of satellite-based telecommunications for the Internet of Things (IoT), to offer satellite-based Narrow Band (NB) IoT connectivity services in the first quarter of 2024 in North America and Europe.

Skylo, DT, and Murata announce a new Early Adopter Program for NB-IoT

Skylo and Telefonica work together to extend NTN service to cellular users

Transatel (subsidiary of NTT Ltd.) and Skylo partner for IoT Innovation Over NTN