Space42 has made a significant move in the direct-to-device (D2D) arena, partnering with Skylo Technologies to deliver standards-based D2D connectivity through its Thuraya-4 geostationary (GEO) satellite.
Space42 announced Monday that technology integration between Skylo’s 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial network (NTN) platform and Thuraya-4 is complete, confirming the service is ready for commercial deployment. The companies have demonstrated a bi-directional, real-time voice call completed over Thuraya-4 using an unmodified SIM and no changes to existing operator core infrastructure.
Commercial deployment will begin across Thuraya-4’s coverage footprint, further expanding Skylo’s NTN presence across more than 37 countries. The companies are currently working to secure the requisite regulatory approvals and operator agreements across target markets, with deployment expected to follow on a rolling basis as clearances are obtained.
“The integration work is complete, and the service is ready to go live. Space42’s decision to select Skylo’s standards-based architecture for Thuraya-4 validates what we have built: a carrier-grade connectivity layer where satellites function as a natural extension of mobile networks, not a parallel system,” Parthsarathi Trivedi, co-founder and CEO of Skylo said in a statement.
