Skylo offers service on five continents by connecting to existing GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit) satellite constellations, but with the possibility of extending to LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellations as well.

The collaboration between G+D and Skylo complements G+D's existing partnership with Sateliot, a LEO network operator. Both Skylo and Sateliot utilize the same mobile technology as existing mobile networks, enabling them to offer satellite connectivity at a reduced cost by leveraging the already established cellular ecosystem.

In this way, to achieve global IoT connectivity coverage, G+D can access satellite systems in geostationary and low-altitude orbits, in addition to traditional mobile networks. GEO satellites are located at approximately 36,000 kilometers altitude, while LEO satellites operate between 400 and 1,500 kilometers. IoT devices automatically switch from mobile to satellite communication as needed, without the user noticing the transition.

Thanks to G+D's partnership with Skylo, commercial operation is now possible. G+D distributes its IoT services as a complete solution that includes iSIM, eSIM, or pSIM, IoT connectivity, and management through an IoT platform. However, businesses can also purchase specific parts of the solution, such as secure connectivity or the management system.

An IoT solution with a multitude of applications.
The potential applications of G+D's new IoT solution are extensive. Use cases such as asset tracking and smart agriculture are just some of the possibilities, since by monitoring key data, such as soil moisture and crop maturity, farmers can optimize their harvests and improve overall efficiency.

In the transport and logistics sector, satellite connectivity is also increasingly important for monitoring and tracking goods in remote areas or at sea, where mobile coverage is limited or nonexistent. Devices can transmit and receive critical data, such as location and temperature, essential for maintaining product integrity via satellite.

According to Philipp Schulte, CEO of G+D Mobile Security, “As the demand for IoT connectivity continues to grow, the need for seamless global coverage becomes essential because only by ensuring comprehensive global connectivity can the full potential of IoT applications be unlocked and realized.” “With our new partnership with Skylo,” Schulte emphasizes, “we can further reduce this coverage gap by offering IoT services that combine mobile networks with GEO and LEO satellite networks. This combination of terrestrial mobile networks, such as 5G, with non-terrestrial satellite mobile networks will enable continuous coverage for all IoT devices anywhere in the world.”