Seamless But Not Identical: How NTN-Native 6G Will Redefine the Connected Experience by 2032
The next generation of wireless promises a unified service experience across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, but achieving true seamlessness in 6G will require rethinking how the radio access layer itself…
Direct-to-Device Goes Commercial: How Orange, Skylo, and Kyivstar Are Making Satellite Connectivity a Reality
Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is moving beyond proof-of-concept as major operators including Orange, Skylo, and Kyivstar launch commercial continuity services. Here's what the industry needs to know about the GEO and…
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…
Apple’s October 13 Launch Event: What Telecom Networks and Wireless Ecosystems Need to Prepare For
Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major product launch on October 13, 2026, with speculation mounting over what groundbreaking device or service the tech giant could unveil. For telecom…
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.…
Satellite vs. Terrestrial: Why Space-Based D2D Won’t Dethrone Ground Networks Anytime Soon
Despite billions flowing into satellite direct-to-device connectivity, new industry analysis confirms that low-Earth orbit networks are poised to complement — not replace — traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Here's why the ground…
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…
