OpenCape announces appointment of Pete Saladino as Executive Director. Brings 20+ years of industry leadership to. February 17, 2025 (Barnstable, MA) - OpenCape, the leading provider of ultra-fast fiber connectivity from Cape Cod to Southern New England, announced today that Pete Saladino has joined as Executive Director. A sales and marketing executive, with over 20 years' experience scaling businesses from startups to Fortune 500 Companies, Saladino will be responsible for helming the innovative fiber optic network pioneer which recently announced a million-dollar hardware and software upgrade to double its bandwidth, making it one of the fastest commercially deployed networks in the world, spanning more than 700+ miles with robust connections into Boston and Providence. This investment in OpenCape's state-of-the-art network provides a foundation for 4K video conferencing and symmetrical AI traffic loads, creating capacity for significant future growth. Last month, OpenCape was named 2025 Business of the Year by the Cape Cod Regional Chamber of Commerce for its critical role in fostering economic development with its resilient, community-focused fiber broadband infrastructure. "The OpenCape team has built an incredible fiber optic network that is perfectly positioned to lead the industry forward in the development of innovative solutions for our customers throughout the region," Saladino said. "It is an honor to join OpenCape at this pivotal moment when AI, video conferencing, mobile apps, and personal tech are booming and consuming more data than ever before. Everyone should have access to the bandwidth necessary to reach their full potential." Saladino will be responsible for driving growth in new and existing customer relationships for OpenCape, which counts among its longtime customers some of the most prestigious institutions and top employers in the region including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Cape Cod 5, Southcoast Health, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and Joint Base Cape Cod. OpenCape's recent expansion and network upgrades in New Bedford, Providence, Fall River, and Brockton provide a springboard for future growth. "The next leader of OpenCape will require vision, creativity, community building, and strong leadership skills to fulfill our mission," said Board Chair John Campbell. "Pete Saladino has demonstrated all of these qualities in his previous roles, and we are confident that we have chosen the right leader to take OpenCape to the next stage of our evolution." Prior to joining OpenCape, Saladino served as the Global Head of Marketing for Skylo Technologies of Mountain View, California, where he was responsible for overseeing marketing, communications, thought leadership, and sales pipeline planning for the global satellite network service provider. He was instrumental in helping Skylo secure a CES Innovation Award 2026, a prestigious best-in-category GLOMO award at MWC Barcelona 2025, a Global Space Award, and Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies award. He is a sought-after speaker who has presented at industry events over the past year in Dubai, Paris, London, Shanghai, Seoul, New York, and Washington, D.C. Saladino's experience includes serving as VP Demand Generation for Alumni Ventures in Boston, the largest venture capital firm for individual investors; Chief Marketing Officer for Hinckley Yachts in Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and Senior Director of Channel Marketing at Samsung Mobile in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in structural engineering from Cornell University. At Cornell, he was captain of the co-ed dinghy sailing team. Since 2023, he has served as a Board Member for the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound. Saladino takes over for Interim Executive Director Rob Bateman who will remain at OpenCape as its Chief Financial Officer, a position he has held since March 2024. About OpenCape Founded in 2009, OpenCape is a leading internet service provider delivering high-speed broadband, Wi-Fi, and digital connectivity solutions to Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. As the only 100% fiber-optic network in the service area, OpenCape delivers affordable, reliable internet access and the infrastructure needed for the region to thrive in a digital world.

GCT Semiconductor collaborating with Skylo to accelerate global satellite connectivity. Article by: GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. GCT and Skylo will jointly pursue chip and module certification to enable a new class of multi-use devices to advance next-generation satellite connectivity. GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. and Skylo Technologies Inc. are partnering to advance next-generation satellite connectivity. As part of this collaboration, the companies will jointly pursue chip and module certification to enable a new class of multi-use devices. These devices will allow customers to have ubiquitous connectivity by connecting to Skylo's network when terrestrial connectivity is out of reach. "This partnership marks another significant step in GCT's commitment to powering the rapidly expanding 5G-to-space ecosystem," said John Schlaefer, CEO of GCT. "We're excited to deepen our collaboration with Skylo and to help accelerate the next generation of global satellite connectivity for customers and device-makers worldwide." "Our collaboration with GCT is a critical milestone in making global connectivity truly seamless," said Vijay Krishnan, VP of Strategy Partnerships of Skylo. "By integrating GCT's 3GPP-compliant silicon with Skylo's satellite network, we are eliminating the traditional boundaries of cellular coverage. This isn't just a technical proof of concept; it's a demonstration of ready-to-scale ecosystem that brings reliable, standards-based IoT connectivity to the most remote corners of the globe. We are proving that 'always-on' isn't a luxury - it's the new standard for global industry."

Vodafone IoT partners with Skylo to bring NTN NB-IoT satellite connectivity to customers. The move signals that satellite-based NB-IoT is maturing from niche deployments into operator-grade infrastructure tightly integrated with cellular cores. For IoT buyers, a single SIM and management platform across terrestrial and non-terrestrial domains reduces integration risk and lowers the barrier to truly global deployments. For vendors, 3GPP-compliant NTN NB-IoT strengthens the business case for multimode chipsets and modules, accelerating economies of scale. This partnership illustrates how hybrid NTN - cellular architectures are becoming a practical design assumption for next-generation wide-area IoT. Hybrid cellular - satellite NB-IoT trials aim to extend Vodafone IoT coverage across remote and hard-to-reach areas. Vodafone IoT has announced a new partnership with Skylo Technologies, Inc. to bring customers Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) satellite connectivity services. In the initial phase, the two companies will work together to trial the technology with a view to offering a full commercial service in the near future. Skylo runs a global Non-Terrestrial Network spanning 36 countries across 70 million square kilometres of coverage. Together, the companies will provide even greater coverage for Vodafone IoT's customers and unlock new opportunities for businesses by providing an overlay solution to existing cellular connectivity for IoT devices. This collaboration underscores customers' growing demand for seamless, scalable and secure connectivity. Skylo and Vodafone IoT's network cores will integrate - enabling customers to seamlessly switch between cellular and NTN connectivity from a single Vodafone SIM. With sectors such as asset tracking and energy services to environmental monitoring and fleet management set to benefit, this new hybrid connectivity model will supply industries with seamless multi-national connectivity. Furthermore, customers will be able to continue managing their IoT estates using Vodafone IoT's Managed Connectivity Platform - for both their cellular and NTN connectivity needs. Skylo's network orchestrates across multiple constellations of satellites, and integrates directly into existing chipsets, modules, and operating systems. Skylo has certified modules from a robust global chipset and module ecosystem - serving as the foundation for a wide range of use cases. Erik Brenneis, CEO of Vodafone IoT, said: "As we continue our mission to provide our customers with truly global IoT connectivity, today marks another significant step forwards." "Our new partnership with Skylo will help us deliver ubiquitous connectivity for our customers and make a step-change in network access, reliability and resilience which together with enable the next wave of innovative IoT solutions." Parthsarathi Trivedi, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Skylo, said: "This trial is a critical step in bringing our 3GPP-compliant satellite connectivity to Vodafone's IoT ecosystem. We are demonstrating how Skylo's network can seamlessly extend Vodafone IoT's reach into the most remote areas, adding millions of square kilometers of coverage. It's about proving that 'anywhere connectivity' is no longer a future concept - it's here, it's standards-based, and it's ready for global scale."