ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -
Monday, 11. May 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42
(ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global
reach, today announced a strategic partnership with Skylo Technologies, a
leading global non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, to
deliver standards-based direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity through its
geostationary satellite, Thuraya-4.
The
companies have already demonstrated what this means in practice: a
bi-directional, real-time voice call completed over Thuraya-4, no
modified SIM and no changes to existing operator core infrastructure.
Technology integration between Skylo's 3GPP-compliant NTN platform and
Thuraya-4 is complete, confirming the service is ready for commercial
deployment.
For
carriers, the partnership delivers an integrated extension of their
existing network architecture rather than an overlay or experimental
add-on. Devices authenticate through the same SIM and identity
framework, preserving the operator relationship while expanding coverage
into rural, maritime, and remote regions. For end users, it means
staying connected in places that previously had no coverage at all.
Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Space Services at Space42,
said, "This partnership advances Space42's strategy to become a global
NTN leader, extending Thuraya-4's reach through an interoperable
connectivity layer that enables satellite and terrestrial networks to
function as one unified system. The impact is immediately meaningful for
the people and communities who depend on reliable connectivity,
delivering resilient, carrier-grade coverage to enterprises,
governments, and mobile operators across remote and underserved regions,
on infrastructure built on 3GPP standards and designed for long-term
scale."
Parthsarathi Trivedi, Co-Founder and CEO at Skylo,
said, "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. This is what the Standardized
Sky looks like in practice."
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.
ABOUT SPACE42
Space42
(ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that
integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial
intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth fr0m space. Formed in
2024 by the successful merger of Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global
reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers
in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two
business units: Space Services and Smart Solutions. Space Services
focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility
satellite services. Smart Solutions integrates geospatial data
acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance
situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Major
shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC.
ABOUT SKYLO TECHNOLOGIES
Skylo
Technologies is the architect of the Standardized Sky, a global
approach to satellite connectivity built on shared standards rather than
proprietary systems. As a global non-terrestrial network service
provider, Skylo enables mobile networks to extend seamlessly beyond
terrestrial coverage by orchestrating connectivity between satellites,
mobile operators, and device makers using 3GPP standards. Skylo’s
platform creates a single, interoperable connectivity layer that works
across networks, devices, and geographies, allowing satellite to
function as a natural extension of mobile networks. Skylo’s commercially
deployed NTN service supports millions of devices across consumer,
enterprise, and IoT use cases, helping ensure connectivity is reliable,
efficient, and available wherever it’s needed. Skylo is headquartered in
Mountain View, California.
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