Space42 and Skylo complete successful testing of Direct-to-Device SMS and SOS services on standard Android devices in the UAE

The achievement validates satellite-enabled SMS and emergency alerts, advancing commercial deployment of the Thuraya-4’s Direct-to-Device capabilities

Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 9, 2026 –  Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced successful testing of Direct-to-Device (D2D) SMS and SOS services on standard devices in the UAE, in partnership with Skylo Technologies, a leading global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider. The testing was conducted between a standard Android smartphone and a satellite messaging device, confirming two-way connectivity through Thuraya-4, Space42’s next-generation mobile communications satellite.