Powered by MediaTek and SIMO, MindOne embeds global fallback connectivity across 140+ countries to sustain Always-On AI experiences
Las Vegas, January 7, 2026 — At CES 2026, iKKO announced MindOne, a new class of ultra-compact AI smartphone created in partnership with MediaTek and SIMO, aimed at solving one of AI’s most overlooked challenges: availability.
As artificial intelligence becomes an always-present layer of daily life rather than a feature users occasionally access, uninterrupted connectivity becomes essential. MindOne is designed to ensure AI remains accessible even when Wi-Fi falters, roaming fails, or primary carrier networks become unreliable.
Built on MediaTek’s MT8781 connectivity-focused platform and enhanced with SIMO’s patented Virtual SIM™ (vSIM) technology, MindOne delivers automatic global fallback mobile data connectivity across more than 140 countries, creating a more resilient foundation for AI-powered tools.
Availability Is the New Measure of Intelligence
Most mobile AI solutions assume stable networks. Reality rarely complies.
Travel, dense urban environments, international borders, and overloaded public Wi-Fi routinely interrupt connectivity—often at the exact moment AI is needed for communication, translation, note-taking, or creative work.
MindOne approaches this problem differently. Instead of treating connectivity as a user-managed utility, it embeds redundancy directly into the device. The result is AI that stays available through network fluctuations, without requiring manual intervention.
This marks a shift from conditional intelligence to continuous intelligence.
Always-On AI as a Baseline, Not an Upgrade
MindOne reframes AI as a constant presence rather than a feature that appears only under ideal conditions. Its Always-On AI philosophy is built around three pillars:
- Persistence — AI access maintained across unstable or changing networks
- Immediacy — instant interaction without setup delays
- Mobility — consistent experiences across borders and environments
When connectivity becomes invisible, AI becomes truly usable.
vSIM: A Built-In Layer of Global Resilience
Connectivity is the foundation that determines whether AI succeeds or fails in the real world. Without data access, even advanced AI systems lose relevance.
MindOne integrates SIMO’s Virtual SIM™ technology, which provides an automatic fallback mobile data layer when primary Wi-Fi or carrier connections degrade. This approach enables:
- Configuration-free backup connectivity
- Seamless international usage without SIM swapping
- Reduced reliance on public Wi-Fi or roaming plans
- Greater reliability for AI services in unpredictable environments
Users are freed from managing networks—MindOne handles connectivity quietly in the background.
MediaTek MT8781: Designed for Always-Connected, Low-Power Devices
MindOne is powered by the MediaTek MT8781, a platform engineered for reliable connectivity, energy efficiency, and system-level optimization—qualities essential for ultra-portable, always-on devices.
Through close collaboration with MediaTek, iKKO optimized MindOne’s hardware and software to intelligently manage connectivity across diverse global conditions while preserving battery life.
“MindOne is about ensuring AI doesn’t vanish when networks become unreliable,” said Echo Chan, CEO of iKKO.
“AI should be present like time itself—always available, always moving with you.”
Industry Voices on the Collaboration
“Virtual SIM™ allows device makers to embed global, multi-carrier fallback connectivity directly into hardware,” said Jing Liu, CEO of SIMO.
“MindOne demonstrates how resilient connectivity supports AI beyond ideal network environments.”
SIMO’s vSIM technology provides fallback connectivity across 140+ countries, subject to local network conditions.
“As AI becomes embedded into everyday devices, connectivity becomes the backbone of intelligence,” Liu added.
“MediaTek platforms are designed to deliver dependable connectivity, low power consumption, and strong performance for AI-driven devices,” said CK Wang, VP and GM of MediaTek’s IoT Business Unit.
“MindOne shows how layered connectivity and platform-level optimization can enable truly Always-On AI.”
Compact Design, Global Intelligence
In line with iKKO’s product philosophy, MindOne delivers advanced AI capabilities in a card-sized form factor:
- Built-in global fallback mobile data connectivity (MediaTek + SIMO vSIM)
- Dual-system environment combining Android and iKKO AI OS
- On-device AI tools for productivity, learning, travel, and focus
- Low-power architecture supporting all-day use
MindOne reduces the cognitive load of staying connected, allowing users to focus on thinking, creating, and exploring.
Availability
MindOne will be available worldwide beginning February 8, 2026, with a suggested retail price between US$329 and US$499.
The device will be showcased at CES 2026.
For more information, visit ikko.com.
About iKKO
iKKO is a global AI technology brand focused on building lighter, freer, and more emotionally connected devices. MindOne represents the company’s vision for ultra-portable Always-On AI hardware.
About MediaTek
MediaTek is a global leader in semiconductor and connectivity platforms, enabling innovation across mobile devices, smart electronics, and IoT ecosystems.
About SIMO
SIMO provides global redundancy mobile data connectivity designed to keep devices online when primary networks are unavailable or unstable, extending coverage across more than 140 countries.
