Cubic Telecom has teamed up with Skylo Technologies, a provider of satellite-based connectivity solutions, to bring unmatched benefits to drivers. Their collaboration introduces essential tools like location tracking, remote diagnostics, vehicle unlocking and emergency communications over satellite to over 21 million vehicles across 190+ countries.
Why Satellite Connectivity Matters
Satellite technology fills gaps where cellular networks fall short, ensuring reliable communication anywhere – a game changer in emergencies. Skylo’s dedicated spectrum eliminates interference, enabling smooth, uninterrupted signals even in remote areas. For disaster response, where every second counts, real-time communication could be the difference between saving lives.
“By integrating Skylo’s NTN capabilities with our software-defined vehicle solutions, we are elevating critical vehicle communications to new heights of energy efficiency, smart technology integration and robust security. This collaboration allows us to optimize energy usage through intelligent network management, harness cutting-edge smart technologies for seamless connectivity and reinforce security measures to protect data and communications. This will underscore our commitment to innovation, safety and sustainability, ensuring our customers can rely on secure connectivity whether on the road or in remote areas – especially during emergency situations,” says Barry Napier, CEO of Cubic Telecom.
Cost Efficiency for OEMs
Skylo’s standards-based solution allows automakers to blend satellite cellular networks seamlessly. This means OEMs can enable services like remote vehicle monitoring, emergency messaging, and roadside assistance with predictable, affordable performance.
As Parthsarathi Trivedi, Skylo’s CEO, explains, “Skylo’s partnership with Cubic is a key enabler for OEMs to seamlessly bridge satellite and cellular networks for remote vehicle monitoring and control, emergency messaging, and roadside assistance in a cost-efficient way, with service that’s live and available today. Operating with a standards-based solution provides automotive OEMs the predictability and reliability they need as they integrate satellite connectivity in their multi-year product roadmap.”
The Road Ahead
Together, Cubic and Skylo are redefining the future of vehicle connectivity, ensuring secure, dependable, and future-ready solutions for automakers and their customers.
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