Based on 3GPP specifications, satellite connectivity creates a non-terrestrial network (NTN) ecosystem. It enables connectivity between terrestrial and satellite systems on the same mobile platform. NTN ensures seamless transitions between cellular and satellite connectivity. This is ideal for IoT devices that require constant cellular connectivity.
Disaster recovery & resilience: After terrestrial network outages, NTNs offer an alternate route for connectivity restoration.
IoT / Asset tracking anywhere: With NTN coverage, IoT devices in remote or harsh geographies can remain connected.
Aviation & maritime connectivity: Aircraft and ships can benefit from more seamless cellular-style connectivity even over oceans or isolated routes.
Kigen plays a pivotal role in enabling Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) adoption through its eSIM, iSIM, and Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) technologies. Its eSIM operating system includes NTN-ready capabilities that help bridge coverage gaps in terrestrial networks, allowing IoT and cellular devices to maintain seamless connectivity via satellite links.
Kigen partners with satellite operators like Skylo to provide solutions that enable devices to switch automatically between cellular and satellite connections without changing SIM cards or settings. This collaboration ensures continuous coverage in critical industries like logistics, maritime, and remote infrastructure monitoring.
Through its GSMA-accredited RSP platform, Kigen’s eSIM and iSIM OS empower mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), to manage both terrestrial and satellite (NTN) profiles. This enables operators to extend their service reach and deliver hybrid connectivity under one unified management system. Furthermore, Kigen’s In-Factory Profile Provisioning (IFPP) solution enables manufacturers to preload multiple SIM profiles, including those for NTN networks, directly at the point of manufacture.