VSAT Showcases SATCOM Innovation in Saudi Arabia: Stock to Gain?

Viasat, Inc. (VSAT) recently announced that it has collaborated with non-terrestrial network (NTN) provider Skylo to demonstrate direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This was the first instance of a D2D trial conducted in the Middle Eastern country.Using commercial NTN-enabled Android smartphones, VSAT and Skylo showcased the ability to send satellite-enabled two-way messages and SoS communications. During the trial, 3GPP standards-compliant NTN service infrastructur ...