Skylo enters South Korea through distribution agreement with KT SAT

Agreement marks Skylo’s entry into Korea; creating the foundation for commercial service

Skylo Technologies, a global provider of standards-based Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) services, and KT SAT, Korea’s leading satellite communications provider, today 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 non-terrestrial network 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. The services will give KT SAT customers a simple, cost-effective way to leverage satellite connectivity for a wide range of IoT applications when outside of terrestrial coverage.

“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.”

Expanding Satellite IoT Connectivity in Korea

Unlike satellite services that require dedicated satellite terminals or proprietary hardware, 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,” said 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.”