# Bysky

> Bysky is the first app which allows to send free messages to satellite device

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bysky.messenger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bysky.messenger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.bysky.messenger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** BYSKY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 10,446
- **Version:** 3.11.4
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-21
- **First published:** 2018-06-06
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.bysky.messenger)
- **Website:** [http://www.by-sky.net/](http://www.by-sky.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.by-sky.net/license\_en.html](https://app.by-sky.net/license_en.html)

## Description

"Bysky" is a groundbreaking app for Android that enables users to send free text messages to satellite phones like Iridium and Inmarsat. Utilizing your phone's internet connection, Bysky simplifies communication with distant contacts. The app seamlessly integrates with your existing address book, automatically identifying satellite phone types. Users can initiate chats and group messages effortlessly, ensuring responses are easily received. Stay connected, no matter where you or your contacts are located.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_PROFILE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `net.bysky.messenger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.bysky.messenger)