The D2D satellite market is evolving through distinct implementation paths — proprietary, pre-standard, and 3GPP-defined. Understanding the difference is key to navigating what’s real, what’s coming, and what belongs to […]
Clearing Up the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Debate
Did you hear before about Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC)?
Have you heard of Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC) before? Fixed, Mobile, and Satellite Convergence (FMSC) is redefining connectivity by unifying terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks into a single intelligent […]
Regenerative vs Transparent 5G NTN Satellite Architectures
Before the advent of Rel.17, IoT deployments were plagued by connectivity challenges, especially in remote and rural areas. Terrestrial networks often fall short in providing reliable coverage, resulting in data […]
Four Satellite “Sweet Spots” in the 5G Ecosystem
For mobile operators, 5G is far more than a faster version of the 4G/LTE standard. 5G will be an entirely new networking architecture — “a network of networks” — with […]
What Do You Know About Starlink?
What is Starlink? Starlink is a satellite internet constellation currently being constructed by SpaceX to provide planet-wide broadband satellite Internet access. The constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small […]