Satellite-Terrestrial Network Integration (3GPP NTN)

Seamless handover and unified standards between terrestrial and satellite networks.
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Satellite-Terrestrial Network Integration (3GPP NTN)

3GPP Release 17+ protocols that integrate non-terrestrial networks (satellites, HAPS) into the same framework as terrestrial 5G. Devices can roam between ground towers and orbiting base stations transparently, enabling global coverage and resilience with a single chipset and subscription.

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4/9Formative
Impact
4/5
Investment
4/5
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Software

Connections

Applications
Applications
Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity

Satellites that connect directly to standard phones and IoT devices.

TRL
4/9
Impact
4/5
Investment
5/5
Ethics Security
Ethics Security
Non-Terrestrial Network Governance & Spectrum

Policy and coordination frameworks for satellite mega-constellations.

TRL
2/9
Impact
3/5
Investment
2/5

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