This blog by Mindel explores the rapid evolution of Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity from a regulatory standpoint, outlining how Skylo is working with global bodies to transform satellite technology from a niche solution into a standardized, resilient layer of universal infrastructure.
New device certification document
In the past year, the satellite industry has been a part of a slew of announcements about direct-to-device and satellite
Qualcomm has collaborated with Skylo to incorporate satellite connectivity into their 212S and 9205S modems.
We are thrilled to partner with Qualcomm in creating satellite-capable modems.
Skylo is excited to be the NTN service provider for Qualcomm’s Aware Platform
Offering hybrid connectivity and boasting ultra-low power consumption, the chips aren’t your regular Qualcomm chips.
Skylo partners with GCT Semiconductor to Accelerate Global Satellite Connectivity
Skylo partners with Vodafone IoT to bring NTN NB-IoT satellite connectivity to customers
Orange becomes the first European operator to offer satellite SMS service with Skylo
Tele2 first Swedish operator to launch satellite IoT connectivity with Skylo
The Intelligent Edge Goes Global: High-Performance AI Meets Satellite IoT with Synaptics, Skylo, Murata, and Grinn
Semtech Launches Industry's First Single Vendor Device-to-Cloud Cellular and Satellite IoT Solution with Skylo
Skylo Recognized for advancing global connectivity through satellite powered non terrestrial network technology
Skylo together with Garmin and Sony Altair Wins the GLOMO Award for “Best Connected Consumer Device.”
Skylo honored with Two Awards for “Keeping Vehicles Connected” and “Ensuring Wearables Can Always Connect.”
Skylo Wins “IoT Wearables Innovation of the Year” in 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program
Skylo won the Global Space Awards 2025 in the Innovation Breakthrough Category
Skylo has been named a finalist for the Innovation Breakthrough Award at the Global Space Awards 2025
Three Things Regulators Should Know About Direct-to-Device
Skylo adds 5G NR NTN to its capabilities
The Skylo-certified Hestia A2 gateway bridges the "backhaul bottleneck" by using satellite connectivity
Tele2 IoT embarked on an expedition to test their new Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite offering
Sony’s Altair ALT1250 provides a comprehensive hardware foundation with its dual-mode LTE-M/NB-IoT chipset
Helping people when they need it most - is what hits home for me.
Stanford Innovators: Parth Trivedi
Parth Trivedi speaks with Steve Sponseller on "Tech Leader Talk."
Skylo CTO Nuttall on power of narrowband IoT
IoT and consumer use cases for the satellite
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