The Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) market is entering a new mass adoption phase. During H2 2024, the iOS release 18, and Android 15 are set to introduce satellite messaging as a core feature, enabling millions of devices worldwide to tap into satellite connectivity. At the same time, SpaceX’s new Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) Starlink network is expected to launch […]

Comms technologist Ericsson,  French aerospace company Thales, and wireless technology specialist Qualcomm Technologies are planning to take 5G out of this world and across a network of Earth-orbiting satellites. After having each conducted detailed research, which included multiple studies and simulations, the parties plan to enter smartphone-use-case-focused testing and validation of 5G non-terrestrial networks (5G […]