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.
IoT is playing a pivotal role in daily life. Connectivity remains a challenge in realizing these innovations.
Europe's first Direct-to-Handset (D2H) SMS over GEO satellite to a commercial smartphone
HARMAN is showcasing its suite of connected intelligent, and contextual products and technologies at MWC Barcelona 2025
Revolutionizing Animal Safety with Always-Connected Tracking, AI Health Monitoring, and Solar Charging
Leaders in wireless connectivity and NTN communications open doors to IoT connectivity
First standards-based commercial D2D service to activate millions of devices across 5 continents
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 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
Skylo named CES Innovation Awards 2026 honoree for Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity for Smartwatches
Unveiling innovative cellular solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025
Non-terrestrial network network provider shuns vertical integration for direct-to-device
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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