Kigen and Skylo work
together to bring eSIM and satellite connectivity to
expand the potential of 5G IoT
Feb. 8, 2023
Kigen and Skylo are together
making satellite connectivity integration
frictionless for device makers, allowing for
seamless transitions between cellular and satellite
connectivity via Skylo's SIM profile. This
combination is particularly attractive for devices
used in challenging environments, where relying on
terrestrial cellular networks alone can be
problematic, and is being adopted by market leaders
in rugged technology, Bullitt.
This breakthrough form of
connectivity over satellite leverages the latest
3GPP NB-NTN standards. Skylo chose Kigen for various
reasons: as a fast-moving and flexible enabler of
digital SIM solutions, proven with over two billion
SIMs; Kigen has existing integrations and adoption
by leading carriers. This is in line with a focus on
growing the cellular market and unlocking new secure
IoT use cases for enhanced customer experience with
the Future of SIM.
"We don't require any change in
behavior when you use our satellite network, as
compared to when you use your terrestrial cellular
network," said Dr. Andrew Nutall, Chief Technology
Officer for Skylo. "To that end, working with Kigen
has allowed us to make our network extremely
accessible using the same supply chains and
processes that are well established across the
cellular industry today, requiring minimal to no
change in behavior for device makers who want to
build Skylo's connectivity into their devices or for
enterprises who want to add satellite connectivity
to their compatible IoT devices."
Skylo is built on top of the
established and open 3GPP standards, using existing
satellites with licensed spectrum together with
existing modems inside devices, without requiring
custom hardware and protocols. By being
standards-based, Skylo is 100% interoperable with
all terrestrial carriers today, and its patented NTN
RAN, Core, SIM management and provisioning system
and entire end-to-end tech stack builds on top of
the standards to make satellite connectivity as
simple as choosing the right carrier and data plan.
"Skylo's service has allowed
cellular devices using our SIMs to extend users'
coverage onto satellites," said Loic Bonvarlet, SVP
of Product Marketing for Kigen. "This is a huge step
towards democratizing global connectivity. Using the
same onboarding, provisioning, and SIM
authentication processes that our OEM customers are
familiar with today allows them to get to innovative
products faster."
Kigen and Skylo will be
together at the Mobile World Congress 2023 in
Barcelona
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