Skylo Drives Satellite Connectivity with D2D for Vehicles

Skylo is partnering with companies like BMW Group, Deutsche Telekom, Qualcomm, HARMAN, and others to showcase direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for vehicles.

At the upcoming 5GAA event in Paris, Skylo will demo a suite of always-on vehicle features: real-time hazard alerts, location tracking, and emergency messaging—even in places with no cellular coverage. BMW’s iX2 will be the first to show off satellite-powered messaging via Skylo’s non-terrestrial network using a standard SIM from Deutsche Telekom.

The company is also unveiling the world’s first unified eSIM for both cellular and satellite, developed with Cubic³ and Rolling Wireless, and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem. HARMAN is on board too, demonstrating bidirectional emergency connectivity from its TCU platform.

SOURCE: https://www.skylo.tech/newsroom/skylo-drives-into-automotive-sector-with-bmw-group-deutsche-telekom-qualcomm-harman-fraunhofer-iis-cubic3-and-others