Space42, an AI-powered space technology business based in the UAE, partnered with Skylo Technologies to undertake the study. During the experiment, a typical Android smartphone was connected to a satellite messaging system. Losing a mobile phone connection in the UAE desert, mountains, or at sea may soon no longer imply losing the capacity to send text messages. A recent satellite communications test in the UAE revealed that normal Android devices can send SMS and SOS messages without the need for additional gear, bringing commercial satellite messaging services one step closer.
Space42, a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech firm, has successfully tested Direct-to-Device (D2D) SMS and SOS services in collaboration with Skylo Technologies, a global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider. Space42, an AI-powered space technology business based in the UAE, partnered with Skylo Technologies to undertake the study. During the experiment, a typical Android smartphone was connected to a satellite messaging system using Space42’s Thuraya-4 satellite.
The firms reported that Skylo’s non-terrestrial network platform, which meets 3GPP standards, was used to effectively achieve two-way communication. This means that consumers will not need any additional equipment to use such services and may utilize their existing cellphones, SIM cards, and mobile identities.
According to the companies, the testing showed that mobile operators do not need to change their existing core infrastructure to offer this service. This could shorten the road to the commercial introduction of direct-to-device satellite services.
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