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Tel-Aviv, Israel, November 12, 2023 -hiSky is thrilled to announce the successful launch of the “Ella1” nanosatellite into orbit, utilizing the 4U Lemur platform designed, built, and operated by Spire Global, and equipped with a Ka and Ku payload to showcase hiSky’s Smartellite™ multi-orbit network-as-a-service.

The ‘Ella1’ journey will start with in-orbit commissioning phase and advance bus checkout to verify that all the nanosatellite components are functional, this first stage of tests will take approximately 3 weeks.

During the second stage hiSky will be carrying out payload on-orbit performance verification and validation, checking the Ka and Ku payloads with hiSky’s ground stations. This stage is scheduled for the 3 weeks following the initial testing period.

The third stage of Ella1’s journey will be dedicated to showcasing hiSky’s Smartellite^TM ground network operating multi-orbit connectivity.

This remarkable achievement not only highlights our commitment to advancing space exploration but also signifies a groundbreaking leap in satellite technology, serving as a testament to hiSky’s mission and dedication.

The “Ella1” nanosatellite, a pivotal project within the ongoing collaboration between hiSky, the United Kingdom Space Agency, and the European Space Agency through the ARTES Core Competitiveness Program, embarks on a mission with two primary goals: showcasing hiSky’s Smartellite™ network with Low Earth Orbit constellations, underscoring our network’s exceptional adaptability and efficiency, and highlighting Multi-Orbit Switching Technology. The mission will showcase our network’s unique capability to seamlessly switch between Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites and LEO satellites. This is made possible through our quick-synchronizing modem and electronically steerable antennas, setting a new standard in satellite technology.

hiSky’s Multi-Orbit, Fast-Switching capability offers a unique blend of connectivity services for our customers, providing Low Data Rate services for applications such as Internet of Things and Mobile Satellite Services using GEO satellites, as well as High Data Rate capabilities for large data transfers via LEO satellites. Our proprietary modem technology operates across a wide range of data rates, from 5kbps to tens of megabytes per second, utilizing both Ka and Ku-band frequencies.

hiSky’s aim is to offer a unified solution for various industry needs. Remote industries increasingly demand real-time data for efficient operations, safety, and remote management of their assets. The automotive industry, for instance, now requires satellite connectivity for a wide array of applications. Until now, these needs were met by multiple providers, each specializing in either narrowband or broadband services. hiSky now offers a comprehensive solution, addressing all these requirements within a single ecosystem.

Additionally, the hiSky network is designed to be agnostic to the satellite component, allowing hiSky’s global partners to work seamlessly with current and future Ka or Ku-band LEO constellations, ensuring rapid market deployment and adaptability.

“With the successful showcase of our multi-orbit capabilities, hiSky will soon introduce our universal connectivity solution,” said Matilda Tafa, hiSky’s ESA Programme Lead. “This groundbreaking network offering will provide dual-mode, multi-orbit connectivity, seamlessly integrating GEO, LEO, and Cellular connectivity into a single, affordable, scalable, and user-friendly solution. hiSky extends its deep appreciation to our dedicated team, our partners at Spire Global, the UK Space agency, ESA, and all stakeholders who have contributed to this groundbreaking mission. Together, we look forward to shaping the future of satellite technology and connectivity. “

“We’re thrilled to be part of hiSky’s remarkable achievement with Ella1,” said Frank Frulio, general manager of Space Services, Spire. “With Spire Space Services, our aim is to simplify space and make it accessible for all. We’re honored hiSky has chosen our secure, scalable, and proven platform to both enable and showcase their cutting-edge technology.”

About hiSky

hiSky Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced satellite communication solutions, catering to a wide range of industries and applications. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, hiSky delivers reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance communication systems that bridge the connectivity gap across the globe.

About Spire Global, Inc.

Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, offering unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with confidence in a rapidly changing world. Spire builds, owns, and operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data acquired by Spire’s satellites provides global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection to better predict how their patterns impact economies, global security, business operations and the environment. Spire also offers Space as a Service solutions that empower customers to leverage its established infrastructure to put their business in space. Spire has nine offices across the U.S., Canada, UK, Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore. To learn more, visit spire.com.

Tel Aviv, Israel – hiSky Ltd., a leading provider of satellite communication solutions, is proud to announce the tape-out of its groundbreaking Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip. Designed to be integrated in hiSky’s next generation of Smartellite^TM terminals, this innovative technology revolutionizes satellite communications by delivering unprecedented levels of efficiency and performance.

The Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip represents a breakthrough in satellite communication technology. By integrating essential modem functionalities onto a single chip, hiSky delivers a compact, fast production, energy-saving and cost-effective solution. This advancement is set to reshape the satellite communication industry, making it more accessible and affordable for a wide range of market applications.

Key Features and Benefits of the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip:

1. Proprietary Waveform: The Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip supports a proprietary waveform that enables low and high data rates, ranging from 6Kbps up to 5Mbps. This versatile capability ensures seamless communication across various bandwidth requirements.
2. Spread Factor: Supporting spread factors meeting ITU regulations, the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip enables efficient operation with ultra-small antennas, such as the Smartellite^TM Dynamic phased array antennas. This feature enhances connectivity options and enables reliable communication in challenging environments.
3. Fast Synchronization Time: The Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip boasts a fast synchronization time of 10msec, facilitating continuous data transmission and satellite voice calls on-the-move at high speeds, in Ku and Ka bands. This capability ensures uninterrupted communication for mobile applications.
4. Highly Configurable: The Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip offers high configurability, supporting both FDMA and TDMA modes of operation. It enables fast switching between LEO and GEO satellites, providing flexibility and adaptability to changing communication requirements.
5. Low Power Consumption: With a power consumption of less than 1.5W, the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip prioritizes energy efficiency without compromising performance. This feature extends the battery life of devices and reduces operational costs.
6. Low Cost for Mass Production: hiSky has optimized the manufacturing process of the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip, ensuring a low cost for mass production. This affordability makes satellite communication technology more accessible to a broader market.

• : The Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip is seamlessly integrated into the hiSky Smartellite^TM terminal family and interoperates with existing hiSky systems and iDirect hubs.

“The introduction of our Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip marks hiSky’s aim to lead with new technology,” said , CTO at hiSky Ltd. “Additionally, our new MODEM-on-chip supports our commitment to lower end-user terminal prices, enabling robust adoption of IoT satellite communication in remote industries.”

hiSky Ltd. is committed to delivering cutting-edge satellite communication solutions that empower businesses and individuals with reliable and affordable connectivity. With the Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip, hiSky is pushing the boundaries of innovation, enabling seamless global communication like never before.

For more information about hiSky Ltd. and its groundbreaking Falcon ASIC MODEM-on-chip, please visit www.hiskysat.com.

About hiSky

hiSky Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced satellite communication solutions, catering to a wide range of industries and applications. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, hiSky delivers reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance communication systems that bridge the connectivity gap across the globe.

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Tel Aviv, Israel Sep 8 2022 – Network Innovations, a global leader in providing critical communications solutions and services, today announced the formation of a collaboration agreement with hiSky, a company devoted to providing innovative technology to IoT and voice satellite communications.

hiSky’s low data rate (LDR) network, which ideally targets Industrialized Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, uses a proprietary technology to transmit LDR over high frequency Ka/Ku-band networks, enabling low-cost satellite solutions for end users.

Andrew Burdall, President of Network Innovations, Americas, commented, “We are pleased to be entering into this agreement with hiSky as it demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers to provide the best value connectivity options available. hiSKy’s range of terminals are ideally suited to complement regions that are lacking terrestrial connectivity. We look forward to this mutually beneficial partnership.”

Shahar Kravitz, CEO of hiSky stated, “From early discussions onward, we were excited about partnering with Network Innovations. Their commitment to helping their customers succeed regardless of the mission or location is a perfect fit with hiSky. Our unique satellite network will offer Network Innovations’ customers the opportunity to digitize and automize their operations for maximum efficiency and productivity.”

Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Tel Aviv, Israel Sep 8 2022 – Network Innovations, a global leader in providing critical communications solutions and services, today announced the formation of a collaboration agreement with hiSky, a company devoted to providing innovative technology to IoT and voice satellite communications.

hiSky’s low data rate (LDR) network, which ideally targets Industrialized Internet of Things (IIoT) applications, uses a proprietary technology to transmit LDR over high frequency Ka/Ku-band networks, enabling low-cost satellite solutions for end users.

Andrew Burdall, President of Network Innovations, Americas, commented, “We are pleased to be entering into this agreement with hiSky as it demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers to provide the best value connectivity options available. hiSKy’s range of terminals are ideally suited to complement regions that are lacking terrestrial connectivity. We look forward to this mutually beneficial partnership.”

Shahar Kravitz, CEO of hiSky stated, “From early discussions onward, we were excited about partnering with Network Innovations. Their commitment to helping their customers succeed regardless of the mission or location is a perfect fit with hiSky. Our unique satellite network will offer Network Innovations’ customers the opportunity to digitize and automize their operations for maximum efficiency and productivity.”

hiSky announced today that it has received Federal Communication Commission (FCC) certification for its Smartellite™ Ku Dynamic terminal.

The certification process done by CTC advanced’s laboratories in Germany marks the end of a painstaking process to ensure the safety and durability of the unique hiSky ground terminals in compliance with FCC and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) standards.

hiSky’s Smartellite™ satellite terminals include a state-of-the-art, electronically steerable phased array antenna, designed in Ka-band or Ku-band variants, which locates GEO satellites automatically, making it highly attractive for customers operating in mobile environments. Uniquely, the terminals are also designed to meet the requirements of LEO satellites, advanced new satellites that will be launched and operational in the next decade, guaranteeing a future-proofed solution that will correlate with the market’s connectivity demands.

The Smartellite™ ground terminals are the end-user component of the hiSky network ecosystem, also consisting of the hiSky HUB and Packet Processor as the teleport component, and the hiSky360 cloud-based network management system (NMS). The network is specifically designed to transmit and receive IoT/Machine-to-Machine data, at low-data-rates associated with remote IoT applications.
hiSky’s network is agnostic to satellite, allowing deployment with any constellation offering Ka-band or Ku-band over GEO satellites. The newly certified Smartellite™ Dynamic terminals have been tested by multiple teir-1 constilations worldwide, allowing global distribution partners, resellers and satellite network integrators to sell tailor-made private networks for their local clientelle.

“This certification marks an important milestone in hiSky’s strategy to deliver affordable satellite networks for IoT and MSS applications globally. The certification is crucial when introducing innovative hardware such as ours into the market,” said Gal Diamant, hiSky’s COO. “a few years back hiSky was an idea, a vision. Now that hiSky is a fully functioning network, operated globally, it’s only right that we invest time and effort to certify our products in the highest standards, it’s our commitment to our customers.”

New partnership will capitalise on extensive capabilities of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network to provide cost-efficient offering to IoT adopters

hiSky Ltd. – a developer and provider of affordable and adaptable satellite IoT solutions – has today announced the successful completion of compatibility testing of its Smartellite™ terminals with the highly sophisticated, award-winning and high-speed Global Xpress (GX) network from Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications.

The move marks the first step in a long-term partnership between the two companies, utilising Inmarsat’s geostationary (GEO) Ka-band capabilities to provide a low-cost, high-value offering to hiSky’s IoT customers. The technology will be available to customers active in enterprise sectors including agriculture, transport, mining, energy and utilities across selected territories.

hiSky’s proprietary Smartellite™ terminal technology has proven to communicate highly effectively with Inmarsat’s GX network – with its high-speed and reliable signals being received by ground infrastructure in Scotland and transferring throughout hiSky’s IoT network offering. This service enables the successful running of IoT devices, as well as voice calls and messaging for both mobile and static enterprise assets.

Mike Carter, President of Inmarsat Enterprise, said “Inmarsat is pleased to confirm the successful testing of hiSky’s technology with Inmarsat’s Global Xpress network. This partnership provides an exciting opportunity across a range of industries to speed up their IoT adoption through affordable and scalable solutions. It is part of our long-standing mission to increase the uptake of satellite-enabled IoT capabilities: from new entrants and disruptors, to established companies of any size.”

Through the partnership, hiSky and Inmarsat have uncovered an opportunity to leverage Inmarsat’s expansive GX network to provide customers with access to the world’s most sophisticated GEO global Ka-band satellite network, typically used by leading companies in the aviation and maritime industries. hiSky’s network is designed to operate within existing satellite networks, enabling fast deployment at minimum CAPEX cost.

The unique Smartellite™ low-data-rate network leverages the GX’s high throughput to harness IoT operations ideal for typical enterprise use cases, such as dynamic vehicle monitoring. The partnership will allow hiSky’s customers to benefit from a unique Ka-band-driven IoT solution supplied by Inmarsat’s proven resilient high speed and capacity offering.

Phil Meyers, General Manager at hiSky, added “Improved connectivity can be a game-changer for businesses located in remote, hard-to-reach locations – enhancing productivity, as well as maintaining the safety and wellbeing of those touched by the technology. We’re looking forward to progressing the partnership into use-case scenarios and partnering with major industry players to demonstrate the efficiencies, both in cost and in operations that Inmarsat’s GX network can provide to hiSky’s customers.”

Inmarsat’s abundant Ka-band capacity combined with hiSky’s cost-effective terminals will offer IoT solutions anywhere, affordably, for all remote industries. For customers looking to reduce upfront costs by spacing out their IoT investments, hiSky provides technology to enable businesses of all sizes to quickly scale up IoT monitoring across every touchpoint of their business, accelerating the rate at which they can benefit from the efficiency gains the technology brings.

Tel Aviv, Israel, 8 December 2021,

hiSky Ltd., a leading developer and provider of satellite Internet of Things (IoT) networks and solutions, today announced the completion of a $30 million Series A funding round led by ST Engineering’s Corporate Venture Capital unit and SDF (Strategic Development Fund), the investment arm of United Arab Emirates-based Tawazun Holding, and current hiSky shareholders.

Low Ka Hoe, President of Satellite Communications at ST Engineering, and Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Director at SDF, will be joining hiSky’s current board of directors.

The raised capital will allow hiSky a rapid scale-up in its commercial & operational engines, an accelerated R&D program, and ultimately, an effective market outreach.

hiSky operates a cost-effective and easy-to-install IoT network, with unique Smartellite™ satellite terminals and a cloud-based network management system (NMS). The network is specifically designed to transmit and receive IoT/Machine-to-Machine data; including sensor software, e-log systems, etc., and comprises of functions and modules enabling any network partner to deploy, operate and sell tailor-made IoT connectivity services, priced at a fraction of the market alternatives.

hiSky’s innovative network provides a wide variety of industries operating in remote terrain, including transportation & logistics, automobile, telecommunications, oil & gas, mining, maritime, energy & utilities, agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, etc., with connectivity options that were previously not viable due to cost and performance. hiSky’s Smartellite™ satellite terminals include a state-of-the-art, electronically steerable phased array antenna making it highly attractive to customers operating in mobile environments. Uniquely, the terminals are also designed to meet the requirements of LEO satellites, advanced new satellites that will be launched and operational in the next decade, guaranteeing a future-proofed solution that will correlate with the market’s connectivity demands.

hiSky was founded in 2015 by Shahar Kravitz, Moti Litochevski, and Yaron Shachar and employs 45 people out of its headquarters in Rosh Ha’ayin, Israel, and 25 people in their UK offices.

Shahar Kravitz, co-founder & CEO of hiSky said:

“ST Engineering’s Corporate Venture Capital unit is a sophisticated technology investor and ST Engineering iDirect is an outstanding tech player with unparalleled sector expertise. With their backing, we will be able to expand our innovative solutions in the satellite industry,” said Shahar Kravitz, CEO and Co-Founder of hiSky. “Having SDF, the investment arm of Tawazun Holding, onboard as a major player in the gulf, will allow us to rapidly expand in the region along with the growing demand for our products.

“We also highly appreciate the continued support of our existing investors, including the Reuben Brothers and Jose Mugrabi, and are excited to add ST Engineering and SDF to our team as we enter the next phase of our growth.”

“Enabling our customers’ growth with an effective IoT solution is key to our strategy. This investment allows us to jointly offer hiSky’s innovative and robust IoT satellite terminals with ST Engineering iDirect’s extensive hub and network management solutions, providing our customers a validated, future-oriented IoT solution that leverages their existing infrastructure. The flexible service enablement options will help reduce our customers upfront costs and minimize operational complexities associated with building and launching their own IoT solutions, thereby speeding their time to market,” said Low Ka Hoe, President, Satellite Communications at ST Engineering.

“hiSky’s innovative satellite communication solutions enable a wide range of applications utilizing existing and future satellite infrastructure at an unprecedented price for both the terminals and data” – said Samer Zawaideh, Head of M&A and Venture Capital at SDF.

While wildfires may have a beneficial impact on ecological resources, their impacts are often devastating when uncontrolled.

In Australia alone, the 2019-2020 wildfires killed or displaced an estimated 3 billion animals and caused an estimated $100bn in overall damages. Similarly, Indonesia’s fire season led to the closure of schools affecting 5 million students, bringing the entire country to a standstill. Globally, both natural or ignited wildfires, are becoming for frequent, more dangerous, and more costly.

Governments and local firefighting services are looking for technologies and tools enabling early detection and online fire-status analysis, increasing their ability for an early response, critical for stopping a blaze from growing out of control.

The Challenge

The remoteness and vastness of fire-prone areas make data-driven decision-making complex.

Firefighting agencies are looking to adopt remote imaging technologies which can be key in early wildfire detection, fire-spread mapping, and modeling, thereby enabling firefighters the ability to make tactical decisions before arriving at the scene.

Effective tools aimed for the management of wildfires require the integration of several disciplines, including forest and landscape ecology, fire ecology, remote sensing, remote communication, and others, all installed and deployed through a simple-cost effective network.

The Solution

The hiSky-Opgal-Maris wildfire detection management solution, is an innovative edge-based field system, offering high resolution thermal sensing, communicated real-time via an advanced cost-effective IoT satellite network.

This solution, crafted specifically for remote areas which lacks connectivity, enables continuous monitoring of vast forest terrain, early identification of fire, precise location within a defined grid, early notification of fire management systems and minimal false alarms.

hiSky-Opgal-Maris combined system value breakdown 

This system is uniquely designed to enable a unified command of numerous (hundreds/ thousands) end points, which comprise a vast sensory grid that continuously monitors and transmits data from remote areas. This offering is the product of a strategic combination of three core components:

• Opgal thermal camera – detects, analysis, and alerts in case a fire eruption is identified within the field of view of an Opgal camera sector.
• Maris advanced compression Mercury-Nano – compress the camera data (telemetry and video) for the purpose of saving communication channel resources.
• The hiSky’s Satellite IoT network (Smartellite™) – A unique satellite network which routinely controls hundreds or thousands of IoT endpoints, and seamlessly transfers to a focused video transmission of a focused area during non-routine/ emergency status.

hiSky will utilize the 3U Lemur platform designed, built, and operated by Spire Global in their Glasgow facility.      

The Lemur platform will be equipped with a Ka and Ku payload to showcase the hiSky Smartellite™ ground network-as-a-service.

LONDON: August 31, 2021, hiSky, the rapidly growing Satellite Virtual Network Operator (SVNO) scale-up, announced today its plan to showcase Smartellite™ Ku and Ka Dynamic terminals, operating via LEO (Low Earth Orbit) nanosatellite “Ella1,” as part of its ongoing relationship with the United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) through its ARTES Core Competitiveness Program.

hiSky provides end-to-end satellite network solutions with a commitment to continuously offer customers reduced running costs, both upfront and ongoing, making connectivity accessible to anyone.

“Ella1” Nanosatellite will be launched into LEO orbit with the agenda to showcase the hiSky network’s unique ability to switch between GEO (Geostationary Orbit) satellite and LEO satellite using its proprietary quick-synchronizing modem and Electronically Steerable Antennas.

Satellite and connectivity professionals can vote to help Smartellite™ win the Satellite Technology of the Year.

On-the-move field trials and tests carried out between Spacecom’s AMOS-17 satellite powerful KA-band steerable HTS beams and hiSky’s small form factor Smartellite™ terminals demonstrated a data rate of 125Kbps – a 400% improvement over other solutions.

The contract is from a leading global satellite communications company that will offer the solution to it’s worldwide customer base

Tel Aviv, September 16, 2020 – hiSky Ltd., a pioneer of affordable voice and data satellite communications and provider of satellite-connected IoT services, announced today a significant order for its Smartellite^™ Dynamic Ku-band satellite terminal, by a global reseller and a leading satellite communications company.

The new Smartellite^™ Dynamic Ku-band terminal complements the company’s ability to provide global coverage of its services, both onshore and offshore. Designed for use in territories where the Ku frequency offers a significant advantage, or where Ka frequencies are simply not available, it meets the growing demand across a range of industries, including fisheries, fleet management, agriculture, oil & gas and more, for low and medium data rates for IoT applications.

This significant contract for the Ku-band terminals reflects the trust in hiSky’s technology developed in the course of the company’s long-term strategic partnership with the reseller.

The Smartellite^™ Dynamic Ku-band terminal offers on-the-move capabilities, low weight and compact size, at an affordable price. The terminal includes a built-in MODEM and Electronically Steerable  Antenna and connects to hiSky’s comprehensive Network Management System (NMS), hiSky360 which is developed in hiSky UK.

The Smartellite^™ Dynamic Ku-band terminal has been designed to enable communication with both GEO and LEO satellites for higher data transfer rates.

“Since we first announced the development of our new Ku-band terminal, we have been approached by many distributors and potential customers keen to express their interest,” says Nitzan Raz, CBO of hiSky. “hiSky continues to develop new products that answer the needs of the market and the end-user in terms of service, cost and ease of operation.”

This electronically steerable antenna provides up to 2 Mbps through GEO satellites for the growing market needs.

About hiSky

hiSky provides an innovative satellite communication network system that enables the provision of robust, low-cost satellite services to large numbers of users, all over the globe. The company’s network, operating on GEO and LEO satellites, comprises satellite terminals and hub base stations, a mobile application, IoT/M2M interface and application servers. .

hiSky products are suited to both commercial IoT and Voice/Data, and the system architecture enables a flexible business model – providing either the full service or terminals and hub equipment, depending on customer requirements. All the technology integrated into hiSky products is developed in-house, enabling the company to adapt to specific customer requirements and respond quickly to market demands.

The new Ku-band terminal will soon be delivered to several leading global partners for Early Field Trials (EFT).

Tel Aviv, July 9, 2020 – hiSky Ltd., a pioneer of affordable voice and data satellite communications and provider of satellite-connected IoT services, announced today the start of Early Field Trials (EFT) of its Ku-band satellite terminal; another milestone in the expansion of the company’s portfolio of products and services.

Developed over the past year, the new Smartellite^TM Dynamic Ku-band terminal complements hiSky’s ability to provide global coverage of its services, both onshore and offshore, and in territories where the Ku frequency offers a significant advantage, or where Ka frequencies are simply not available. Enabling a low and medium data rate for IoT applications, the new terminal meets a growing demand across a range of industries, including fisheries, fleet management, agriculture, oil & gas and more.

Based on hiSky’s innovative Smartellite^TM Dynamic Ka-band terminal, the Ku-band terminal offers the same advantages in terms of on-the-move capabilities, weight, size and price. It also uses the same building blocks, such as a built-in modem and phased array antenna technology, and connects to hiSky’s comprehensive Network Management System (NMS), hiSky360 managing both Ka and Ku-band terminals on the same network.

Able to communicate with both GEO and LEO satellites, the system also has future customization capabilities that will enable it to work with up-and-coming LEO constellations, such as Starlink by SpaceX and Amazon’s Kuiper, to achieve a high data rate transmission.

Having successfully carried out laboratory experiments based on the original design, hiSky is now embarking on EFT on Ku satellites, with strategic partners and a number of prospective clients around the world.

“The development of the Ku terminal is another milestone in our company’s growth process and product portfolio,” says Shahar Kravitz, Co-Founder and CEO of hiSky. “It’s important for us to be at the forefront of technological advancement and to adapt our services to the demands of the current market. There’s no doubt that the launch of this Ku terminal will bring added value to the company and strengthen our position in today’s global satellite arena. This is just one of the exciting developments we have been working on recently – we’ll be announcing more in the near future!”

Anokiwave and hiSky are together enabling and delivering affordable commercial scale flat panel active antenna-based satellite communications.

San Diego, CA, 25 June 2020:  Anokiwave, Inc. and hiSky have announced a collaboration to enable the next generation of low cost, voice, data, and Internet of Things (IoT) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) terminals. As part of this collaboration Anokiwave will provide its advanced low-cost silicon core ICs in Ku and K/Ka band and hiSky will provide small form factor terminal based phased array antennas for commercial and industrial applications.

hiSky brings its innovative business models, technical expertise for implementation of satellite communication systems, and its recently announced low cost and performance focused MODEM-on-chip ASIC while Anokiwave provides its Silicon Beamformer ICs that enable small form factor flat panel active antennas for SATCOM. hiSky’s Smartellite™ solutions, utilizing Anokiwave ICs, offer an industry leading, small, portable, and cost-effective flat panel satellite terminal for mass market.

Anokiwave’s SATCOM ICs have enabled hiSky to improve the RF performance, reduce array size, simplify thermal management, and utilize unique digital features in the array design. Building upon this experience, Anokiwave will deliver SATCOM ICs that leverage the performance improvements of previous generations while reducing the overall IC and system cost by an order of magnitude. hiSky, on the other hand, is developing a unique MODEM-on-chip ASIC that will complete the full array solution to deliver an application focused performance at the lowest possible cost.

hiSky’s Smartellite™ terminals operate in either Ku and K/Ka bands and are compatible on multiple LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations. The terminals can be easily used by individuals or by enterprises with complete Network Management System (NMS). Using a dedicated app on any mobile device, users and organizations can freely communicate anywhere, anytime.

“Anokiwave and hiSky have been close partners for years and the relationship between the two goes beyond supplier and customer,” states Abhishek Kapoor, Anokiwave VP of Sales. “Together, we are pushing limits of performance and cost reductions. In the recent years we have seen many examples of companies claim novel ways to deliver flat panel active satellite antennas at a reasonable price, but struggle to actually deliver and to build a sustainable business model. However, by leveraging Anokiwave’s SATCOM ICs and its own MODEM solution, hiSky is already delivering flat panel-based satellite communications for commercial, consumer and IoT markets.”

“hiSky brings innovative technology to the field of voice/data and IoT satellite communications, offering mobile connectivity that is affordable, portable, and easy to use,” states Shahar Kravitz co-founder and CEO. “Overcoming the barriers that have, until now, kept people from using satellite communications for more than just a brief emergency call, hiSky’s technology and Anokiwave’s ICs are enabling quick and easy connectivity, even in the most remote and extreme locations. Anokiwave’s technology of Silicon Core ICs and System-in-Package solutions are the most advanced in the market, allowing hiSky to provide the smallest, lowest-cost, and highest-performance of phased array antennas integrated into the Smartellite™ terminals.”

Anokiwave and hiSky are together enabling and delivering affordable commercial scale flat panel active antenna-based satellite communications.

London UK, May 21, 2020 – hiSky UK Ltd, are pleased to announce the commencement of a project to develop and manufacture its own MODEM-on-chip using ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) technology, which will allow for the mass production and cost-reduction of the Smartellite™ satellite terminals.

The firmware and software of the ASIC are based upon hiSky’s established MODEM designs and will eventually be used to provide customers with satellite IoT and satellite voice capabilities anywhere on the planet, via all versions of the Smartellite™ terminal family.

Developing and producing an ASIC based MODEM marks a major milestone for hiSky UK Ltd. along the path of the highly successful Satellite Virtual Network Operator (SVNO) program supported by the ARTES Competitiveness & Growth program with the European Space Agency (ESA); for which the company received funding in June 2019. The ESA ARTES Competitiveness & Growth Component of the ARTES Core Competitive program supports industry in developing technology and products for the Satcom market.

Robust cloud-based solution to be delivered in conjunction with iDirect and Newtec platforms and offered through flexible business models for immediate market access.

Join us on a cross-country journey through Portugal and Spain!

February 5th, 2020 – We took our Smartellite™ Dynamic on a test run, mounted on a car.

The Smartellite™ Dynamic provides a reliable, low-cost solution for communication with GEO & LEO satellite even on the move!
Our network provides Data and MSS capabilities for IoT and other applications as Fleet management, Energy, Utilities, Oil&Gas, Agriculture and more as well as for end-users for PoS, Voice and messaging.
See how our device performs when traveling through remote areas in Portugal & Spain’s countryside.
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We’ve hit the road! We take our Smartellite™ Dynamic to a journey, mounted on a car. In this road-trip from Lisbon to Madrid, we’ll showcase satellite IoT, voice and data connectivity through our satellite network system in the countryside, and other remote areas.

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Update #2 On our way to Madrid, Connectivity is good, our Smartellite Dynamic Showing good SNR, the connection with Hispasat H-36W satellite is stable. Keep you posted

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Hello from the Spanish border

We are now crossing Spain towards Madrid, thanks for all of your interest and great feedback that we get on our way! The Smartellite Dynamic operates as expected!

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This is the last update of our L2M journey. We arrived to our final destination, The Center of Madrid. The entire hiSky Network performed outstanding as planned. The Smartellite Dynamic was operating constantly for 8 hours. We demonstrate both Satellite IoT and Voice/Data on the move. hiSky’s NMS and Hub Base Station remotely managed the whole journey through the cloud from hiSky’s head office. Thank you all for your support and feedbacks.

• hiSky and HISPASAT completed successful installation at Amazonas 5 gateway in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón (Mexico) of a hub to control hiSky’s terminals, the Smartellites.
• Several demonstrations in Mexico City showed the reliable and efficient Smartellite™ voice and data transmissions.
• Both companies signed an Agreement in 2017 to jointly commercialize this solution in Spain, Portugal, Latin America and North Africa.

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Tel Aviv, Israel – hiSky Ltd., a leading provider of IoT satellite communication solutions, is thrilled to announce that its Smartellite™ Fixed KA terminal has been granted FCC certification. This certification marks a significant milestone for hiSky, as it completes FCC certifications for the entire Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family, including the Fixed Ka, Dynamic Ka, Fixed Ku, and Dynamic Ku 8X8 terminals.

The FCC certification for the Smartellite™ Fixed KA terminal signifies compliance with stringent regulatory standards, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety. With this certification, hiSky reinforces its commitment to delivering high-quality satellite communication solutions that meet the highest industry standards.

The Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family encompasses a range of cutting-edge satellite communication solutions designed to cater to various applications and user requirements. The completion of FCC certifications for the entire terminal family highlights hiSky’s dedication to providing versatile and compliant communication solutions for customers across different industries, in partnership with various global satellite operators.

The Smartellite™ Fixed Ka terminal comprises patch antennas and a built-in MODEM, providing a rigidized, all-in-one solution. The unique design allows independent configuration and installation by the end-user. This small factor terminal directs communication through GEO satellites, ensuring minor movement caused by wind does not affect connectivity, lowering yearly maintenance costs. Now obtaining FCC certification, the Smartellite™ Fixed KA terminal joins the esteemed lineup of certified Smartellite™ terminals, offering reliable, high-speed connectivity in the Ka frequency band.

The comprehensive FCC certification of all hiSky’s Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family ensures that customers can confidently deploy hiSky’s terminals, knowing they meet the strict regulatory requirements set by the FCC.

To support mass production, hiSky has partnered with Jabil Italy, a renowned manufacturing company with expertise in delivering high-quality electronic products. This collaboration ensures efficient and scalable production of the Smartellite™ terminals, enabling broader availability and faster deployment of global networks.

“We are delighted to announce the FCC certification for our Smartellite™ Fixed KA terminal, completing the FCC certifications for the entire Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family,” said Gal Diamant, COO at hiSky Ltd. “These certifications signify our dedication to delivering reliable, compliant, and high-performance satellite communication solutions. Together with our newly added production lines in Jabil Italy, we can now ensure the standard, cost reduction and availability our global partners and customers are expecting”.

For more information about hiSky Ltd. and its Smartellite™ 8X8 terminal family, please visit www.hiskysat.com.

About hiSky

hiSky Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced satellite communication solutions, offering a comprehensive range of terminals and services. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, hiSky aims to bridge the connectivity gap across various industries and applications, empowering businesses and individuals with reliable and affordable satellite communication.

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