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NTN’s Dirty Secret: Why Seamless Connectivity Remains a Device-Level Nightmare

Non-terrestrial networks promise uninterrupted global connectivity, but the handset remains the weakest link in the chain — struggling with roaming protocols, spectrum fragmentation, and 6G readiness gaps. As NTN deployments…

WRC-27 Looms Large as Nations Chart Divergent Paths to Direct-to-Device Spectrum Governance

As direct-to-device satellite connectivity races ahead of international regulatory frameworks, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S. are each pursuing distinct strategies ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027. The stakes…

NTN Is Scaling Faster Than Its Business Case: How Satellite Direct-to-Device Is Outpacing Industry Expectations

Non-terrestrial networks have rapidly evolved from proprietary, siloed deployments into commercially viable direct-to-device services spanning dozens of countries — and the technology is moving faster than the revenue models designed…

NTN at the Crossroads: Senate China Ban, 3GPP Certification Push, and the Geopolitics Reshaping Satellite-Terrestrial Convergence

Non-terrestrial networks are rapidly embedding themselves into conventional telecom infrastructure, triggering a wave of regulatory scrutiny, certification mandates, and geopolitical maneuvering that will define the next era of global connectivity.…

AT&T Bets on Amazon Kuiper for Enterprise 5G as D2D Satellite Race Heats Up on Both Sides of the Atlantic

AT&T has inked a deal to integrate Amazon's Project Kuiper low-Earth orbit satellite constellation into its enterprise connectivity portfolio, signaling a pivotal shift in how terrestrial carriers view LEO infrastructure.…

Amazon’s 3,236-Satellite Kuiper Constellation Redefines the D2D Race — And It’s Courting Telcos to Do It

Amazon's ambitious Project Kuiper LEO satellite constellation is reshaping the direct-to-device landscape by positioning itself not as a telecom disruptor, but as an embedded partner within existing carrier infrastructure. With…

Mobile Operators Move to Reclaim the Satellite Frontier: The Push for Greater NTN Control

Mobile operators are no longer content to play a passive role in non-terrestrial networks, with new GSMA Intelligence research revealing a strategic shift toward operator-led satellite connectivity. The findings underscore…