Korea: Skylo, KT Sat sign distribution deal. November 11, 2026 Skylo Technologies, a provider of standards-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services, and KT SAT, the Korean satellite communications provider, have announced a commercial distribution agreement that lays the foundation for bringing Skylo's standards-based satellite IoT connectivity services to Korea for the first time, subject to regulatory approval. Under the agreement, KT SAT will use Skylo's NTN to develop and provide satellite-enabled services for IoT customers in Korea, for use cases including maritime vessel monitoring, asset and cargo tracking, remote equipment monitoring, and environmental monitoring. "Korea is one of the world's most advanced mobile markets, making it an important next step in Skylo's mission to extend the possibilities of satellite-enabled IoT connectivity," commented Parthsarathi Trivedi, CEO and co-founder of Skylo Technologies. "KT SAT brings decades of satellite expertise, deep knowledge of the Korean market and a strong understanding of the industries that stand to benefit most from satellite-enabled IoT connectivity." Skylo's network is built around 3GPP cellular standards. This allows compatible cellular devices and modules to connect directly to satellites when terrestrial coverage is unavailable, helping operators and enterprises extend existing services rather than create a separate satellite ecosystem. For KT SAT, that creates an accessible route to satellite IoT connectivity for their customers and a foundation from which additional satellite-enabled services can be developed over time. Looking ahead, KT SAT and Skylo will explore opportunities to expand satellite IoT applications across industries in Korea, building on their combined expertise and capabilities. For Skylo, the partnership adds Korea to a growing international footprint. "Satellite connectivity is becoming an increasingly important extension of the communications services our customers rely on," commented Kevin Kyeong-il Choi, CEO of KT SAT. "Skylo's standards-based path delivers greater accessibility, enabling us to develop new IoT services that can operate beyond the boundaries of terrestrial networks. We see significant potential across maritime safety and other industries where affordable, reliable connectivity can make a meaningful difference." KT SAT will seek the necessary regulatory approval from Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) for the introduction of Skylo's satellite IoT services. Subject to MSIT approval and other applicable requirements, Skylo will be authorized to support commercial satellite IoT services in Korea, expanding its commercial NTN footprint in Asia. "Connectivity should not stop at a national border, a coastline or the edge of a mobile network," added Trivedi. "This agreement is an important step toward making standards-based satellite IoT connectivity more accessible in Korea. By combining Skylo's NTN capabilities with KT SAT's satellite expertise and local market knowledge, we aim to unlock new opportunities for IoT innovation across industries, including maritime, logistics, and remote asset management."

Skylo expands to South Korea with KT Sat deal. Skylo Technologies, which provides Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services, and KT Sat, a South Korean satellite comms firm, have signed a commercial distribution deal that would see the former enter the regional market. November 11, 2026 The deal is intended to bring Skylo's standards-based satellite IoT connectivity services to Korea for the first time, but for now is subject to regulatory approval. The agreement involves KT Sat using Skylo's network to provide satellite-enabled services for IoT customers in Korea, for things like maritime vessel monitoring, asset and cargo tracking, remote equipment monitoring, and environmental monitoring. Skylo's network is built around 3GPP cellular standards and don't require dedicated satellite terminals or proprietary hardware, we're told, which means compatible cellular devices and modules can connect directly to satellites when terrestrial coverage is unavailable. The pitch is that operators and enterprises can use this to extend existing services rather than create a separate satellite ecosystem. KT Sat and Skylo intend to explore opportunities to expand satellite IoT applications across industries in Korea, we're told, and the next step is to seek the necessary regulatory approval from Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT). If this and other applicable requirements are given the green light, Skylo will be authorized to support commercial satellite IoT services in Korea, which will represent an expansion of its footprint in Asia. "Korea is one of the world's most advanced mobile markets, making it an important next step in Skylo's mission to extend the possibilities of satellite-enabled IoT connectivity," said Parthsarathi Trivedi, CEO and co-founder of Skylo Technologies. "KT SAT brings decades of satellite expertise, deep knowledge of the Korean market and a strong understanding of the industries that stand to benefit most from satellite-enabled IoT connectivity." "Connectivity should not stop at a national border, a coastline or the edge of a mobile network. This agreement is an important step toward making standards-based satellite IoT connectivity more accessible in Korea. By combining Skylo's NTN capabilities with KT SAT's satellite expertise and local market knowledge, we aim to unlock new opportunities for IoT innovation across industries, including maritime, logistics, and remote asset management." Kevin Kyeong-il Choi, CEO of KT SAT added: "Satellite connectivity is becoming an increasingly important extension of the communications services our customers rely on. Skylo's standards-based path delivers greater accessibility, enabling us to develop new IoT services that can operate beyond the boundaries of terrestrial networks. We see significant potential across maritime safety and other industries where affordable, reliable connectivity can make a meaningful difference." Vodafone IoT and Skylo announced this week they are now offering NTN narrowband IoT satellite service to enterprises, following trials in the UK, Spain, Italy, and Canada, involving things like monitoring of remote storage tanks and e-bikes. Sectors targeted include asset tracking, logistics, maritime, agriculture, mining and remote energy infrastructure, and Voda said at the time "businesses will now be able to connect their devices in even more places using this hybrid connectivity model, providing seamless multi-national connectivity." Deputy Editor Andrew joined Telecoms.com on the back of an extensive career in tech journalism and content strategy. Prior to Telecoms.com, he held numerous editorial, content marketing and publishing roles covering various technology markets. Want more Telecoms.com stories in your Google search results? Join 56,000+ members. Yes it's completely free.