Semtech Corporation has announced what it describes as the industry’s first “device-to-cloud” Internet of Things (IoT) platform offering both terrestrial and satellite connectivity through a single vendor, in partnership with Skylo Technologies.
The California-based semiconductor and IoT group said on Tuesday that the expanded partnership integrates Skylo’s non-terrestrial network (NTN) technology with Semtech’s Smart Connectivity Premium service, allowing devices to switch seamlessly between cellular and satellite networks using a single SIM card.
The move seeks to address a persistent gap in global IoT deployment: the loss of connectivity once devices move outside mobile network coverage. Applications such as asset tracking, maritime transport, agriculture and remote infrastructure monitoring have traditionally required costly, custom satellite solutions involving multiple suppliers and complex integration.
Semtech’s offering combines its Skylo-certified HL7810 and HL7812 low-power wide-area (LPWA) modules with access to more than 600 cellular networks across 190 countries, as well as Skylo’s satellite coverage spanning 36 countries and 60 million square kilometres. Device and network management are consolidated through Semtech’s AirVantage cloud platform, which handles provisioning, billing and analytics under a single contract.
“By integrating Skylo’s satellite network directly into Semtech’s Smart Connectivity platform, we’re making NTN IoT as simple as ordering a traditional cellular solution,” said Tarun Gupta, Skylo’s Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder. “This partnership represents the future of seamless global connectivity.”
Rupa Datta, Vice President of IoT Connected Services at Semtech, said the collaboration would simplify global IoT deployment by eliminating the need to manage separate connectivity providers. “We’ve simplified global IoT deployment to its essence: one SIM, one contract and uninterrupted connectivity with truly global coverage,” she said.
Industry analysts expect IoT connections over non-terrestrial networks to grow by more than 25 per cent annually through 2030, according to ABI Research, as companies seek to extend connected operations into areas beyond mobile signal range.
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