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Skylo Technologies is bringing two-way SMS messaging over satellite to Verizon customers thanks to a partnership with Syniverse. Skylo has extended the Syniverse Evolved Mobility solution as a method for seamless integration, allowing mobile network operators like Verizon to integrate SMS over non-terrestrial networks (NTN) with no changes in architecture, solutions, or hardware. Skylo announced the partnership, April 28.

Skylo previously introduced emergency messaging and location sharing to Verizon customers in 2024. SMS over satellite is currently available on select Verizon devices.

Syniverse Evolved Mobility for Messaging and Skylo use the same diameter protocol to integrate that MNOs are familiar with from their terrestrial network integrations. Skylo said this collaboration demonstrates that MNOs can provide their customers with SMS messaging over satellite while using the same infrastructure and technology that is in place today.

“Whether you’re atop a mountain, miles off the coast, or reeling from an earthquake, a satellite network offers peace of mind in a time of need — but only if you can access it. Evolved Mobility for Messaging helps mobile network operators overcome interoperability challenges when integrating with Non-Terrestrial Networks like Skylo,” Andrew Davies, CEO, Syniverse, said in a statement.

Last week, Skylo announced an exciting partnership with leading Dutch telco, KPN to launch satellite-based IoT services across the Netherlands, and around the world while opening parts of the globe once thought impossible to reach. This collaboration aims to empower KPN’s customers in sectors like agriculture, energy, maritime, and transportation with enhanced connectivity, improving business efficiency, asset tracking, safety, and reliability.