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…
Europe’s Big Four Telcos Push for Unified Satellite Spectrum Strategy as NTN Race Heats Up
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone are jointly lobbying for a common European position on non-terrestrial network spectrum, framing the effort as a matter of digital sovereignty. But with competing…
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…
Nokia and ICEYE Join Forces for Sovereign Satellite Comms as U.S. Telcos Push Satellite Coverage Guarantees
Nokia and ICEYE are launching a groundbreaking sovereign satellite communications venture designed to give nations greater control over their critical connectivity infrastructure. Meanwhile, major U.S. telecom operators are formalizing satellite…
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.…
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…
