Lynk Global and Omnispace plans to merge to deliver a comprehensive, Direct-to-Device (D2D), connectivity solution, bridging the gap between today’s satellite and terrestrial networks. Following the merger, SES will become […]
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Sateliot launches a project with ESA for satIoT Defense
Sateliot will test a pioneering system that allows its satellites to connect with IoT devices without relying on satellite navigation systems (GNSS) such as GPS. This breakthrough opens new opportunities […]
OQ Technology joins MSSA coalition of industry leaders to advance emerging D2D services
OQ Technology has joined the membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), an industry effort to progress the development of direct-to-device (D2D) IoT and other advanced Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) […]
Türkiye grants 1st authorization for LEO satellite IoT services
Plan-S, the manufacturer and operator of Türkiye’s first LEO satellite constellation, has been authorized—through its subsidiary Connecta—by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) to provide satellite-based Internet of Things […]
Forrester’s Digest: Space42, Viasat launch Equatys D2D venture
Emirates-based Space42 and California-based Viasat have created Equatys, described as a joint-held entity, to enable global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services and evolving existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) to a […]
Thales Alenia Space leads 5G D2D demo for CNES with Capgemini + Thales Paris
Capgemini, Thales and Thales Alenia Space have been selected by the French Space Agency (CNES) as part of a government-backed call for projects under the France 2030 program to lead […]
ST Engineering iDirect achieves 1st 5G NTN PoC milestone
ST Engineering iDirect has achieved interoperability between the company’s ground system and the 5G Core through its Interworking Gateway Function. This demonstrated a non-3GPP satellite network connecting seamlessly with the […]
Kratos + Intelsat demo 5G NTN over GEO
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS) has successfully demo’d an end-to-end 5G-NTN network that combines the Kratos OpenSpace® software-defined satellite ground system with Intelsat’s space and ground network, […]
5GAA presents 1st satellite + 5G-V2X direct vehicle connectivity
For the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct for advanced detection of vulnerable […]
Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson world’s first 5G Standalone international roaming connection between two operator groups
Vodafone, A1 Group and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced they have established the first successful 5G Standalone (5G SA) international roaming connection between two different operator groups. The connection, between Vodafone […]