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Earlier this year, the Starlink team successfully sent and received their first text messages using T-Mobile network spectrum through one of their new Direct to Cell satellites launched six days prior. Connecting cell phones to satellites has several major challenges to overcome. For example, in terrestrial networks cell towers are stationary, but in a satellite network they move at tens of thousands of miles per hour relative to users on Earth. This requires seamless handoffs between satellites and accommodations for factors like Doppler shift and timing delays that challenge phone to space communications. Cell phones are also incredibly difficult to connect to satellites hundreds of kilometers away given a mobile phone’s low antenna gain and transmit power. Starlink satellites with the Direct to Cell payload are equipped with innovative new custom silicon, phased array antennas, and advanced software algorithms that overcome these challenges and provide standard LTE service to cell phones on the ground. As the global leader in rocket and satellite launch and manufacturing, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to rapidly scale the Direct to Cell network and will rapidly launch a constellation of hundreds of satellites to enable text service in 2024 and voice, data, and Internet of Things (IoT) services in 2025. #Starlink #GMTS #DirectToCell #MarineTechnology

Earlier this year, the Starlink team successfully sent and received their first text messages using T-Mobile network spectrum through one of their new Direct to Cell satellites launched six days prior. Connecting cell phones to satellites has several major challenges to overcome. For example, in terrestrial networks cell towers are stationary, but in a satellite network they move at tens of thousands of miles per hour relative to users on Earth. This requires seamless handoffs between satellites and accommodations for factors like Doppler shift and timing delays that challenge phone to space communications. Cell phones are also incredibly difficult to connect to satellites hundreds of kilometers away given a mobile phone’s low antenna gain and transmit power. Starlink satellites with the Direct to Cell payload are equipped with innovative new custom silicon, phased array antennas, and advanced software algorithms that overcome these challenges and provide standard LTE service to cell phones on the ground. As the global leader in rocket and satellite launch and manufacturing, SpaceX is uniquely positioned to rapidly scale the Direct to Cell network and will rapidly launch a constellation of hundreds of satellites to enable text service in 2024 and voice, data, and Internet of Things (IoT) services in 2025. #Starlink #GMTS #DirectToCell #MarineTechnology

Amidst the consolidation frenzy in the satellite industry, #5G-NTN emerges as the victor, poised for a transformative leap. With giants like SES Satellites and Intelsat joining forces, the horizon of possibilities widens. Multi-Orbit constellations promise a quantum leap in 5G-NTN, echoing the trend seen in Viasat & Inmarsat and Eutelsat & OneWeb mergers. Yet, amidst this synergy, SpaceX's Starlink looms large, challenging the status quo with its expansive LEO network. As the industry redefines itself, the spotlight shines brighter on 3GPP's 5G-NTN standards, signaling a new era for satellite broadband and IoT. Stay connected, for the journey has just begun.

🚀 Exciting News: T-Mobile and SpaceX to Revolutionize Connectivity! SpaceX has announced plans to launch its "direct-to-cell" service with T-Mobile commercially in the U.S. this fall. This innovative service aims to connect T-Mobile customers to Starlink satellites, eliminating dead zones and expanding coverage to areas without terrestrial networks. 📱 Key Highlights: Wide Coverage: T-Mobile users could soon stay connected in areas where traditional coverage falls short. Potential Pricing: The service might be included in premium plans or available for an additional fee. Phase One: Initial offerings will support text messaging, with voice, data, and IoT services expected to follow next year. As the space race for global connectivity heats up, this partnership between SpaceX and T-Mobile could set a new standard. Stay tuned for more updates! Source: https://lnkd.in/gVVHRW6H Special thanks to Heath G. Cox for Sharing!!! #SpaceX #TMobile #SatelliteTechnology #Connectivity #Telecom #Innovation

🚀 Check out the Starlink satellite train lighting up the sky!🌌 1. 🌐 High-speed internet: Bringing fast, reliable internet to remote areas. 2. 📡 IoT revolution: Empowering smart devices with seamless connectivity. 3. 🌍 Global coverage: Bridging the digital divide across the world. 4. 🛰️ Satellite marvel: A glimpse into the future of global communication. 5. 🌟 Real-time data: Enabling instant data transfer for smart cities and industries. Watch the video to see the future of internet connectivity in action! 🎥✨ Follow Naman Kansal for more such tech insights! #Starlink #Satellite #IoT #InternetRevolution #TechInnovation #GlobalConnectivity #FastInternet #SmartCities #technology #electronics #space #internet #nasa #spaceX #elonmusk

Will your toaster soon need #satellite #connectivity? A new Juniper Research survey on the #IoT says it very well may, with a 150% increase in the number of satellites in the next five years. And 98% of them will be low-Earth orbit satellites: https://bit.ly/46TIwfM By the way, if you're interested in #satellites - and low-Earth orbit satellites in particular - be sure to check out our #LEOSatellites and Systems Initiative. Learn more about our efforts to advance #LEOSatS and how you can get involved now at: bit.ly/IEEEFDI-LEOSatS #IEEELEOSatS

🌐🚀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 🚀🌐 - IndustryARC™ The Satellite Communication Market is projected to reach $15.18 billion by 2030, progressing at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2024 to 2030. Satellite communication refers to the transmission of data, voice, and video signals using artificial satellites as relay stations. 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: @ https://lnkd.in/gAP2tyUQ 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭 (𝐋𝐄𝐎) 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: LEO satellites are becoming increasingly popular due to their lower latency and improved broadband coverage. Companies like SpaceX (with its Star link constellation) and One Web are leading this trend, aiming to provide global internet coverage and bridge the digital divide. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝐆 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬: The integration of satellite communication with 5G networks is a major trend, promising to enhance connectivity and support a wide range of applications, from Internet of Things (IoT) devices to autonomous vehicles. Satellites can provide backhaul solutions for #5G in rural and remote areas, ensuring ubiquitous coverage and supporting the massive data requirements of modern networks. 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨: @ https://lnkd.in/gc6A_WVC 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬: DISH Network|Iridium|Comtech Telecommunications Corp.|SSL|Hughes Systique Corporation (HSC)|Gilat Satellite Networks|EchoStar Corporation|IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society|Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.|GCI Communication Corp.|Tejas Networks|College of American Pathologists (CAP)|MDA Space|SEAKR Engineering, LLC|Calian Advanced Technologies|Winegard Company|Adelina Call Center|Aveda Transportation and Energy Services|Gore Aerospace & Defense Products|IQE|OnLine Transport #SatelliteCommunication #LEOsatellites #SpaceTech #Telecommunications #SatCom #SatelliteBroadband #SpaceIndustry #5G #NewSpace #HighThroughputSatellites #QuantumCommunication #IoT #GlobalConnectivity #DigitalDivide #SpaceInnovation

China's answer to AST SpaceMobile and Starlink D2D? It seems to be China's answer to AST SpaceMobile and Starlink D2C

New report: 'The opportunity in hybrid cellular/satellite 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)' For decades, satellites have been used to support a relatively limited set of use cases in IoT, specifically the monitoring of high value and highly remote assets. That satellite IoT market is set for a shot-in-the-arm in the coming decade as a result of two recent developments: the proliferation of LEO satellites and the arrival of cellular connectivity using ‘Non-Terrestrial Networks’. Companies are lining up to launch fleets of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. The most eye-catching – and biggest – of these is SpaceX’s Starlink which has plans for over 40,000 satellites by 2027. But it is not alone. There are also smaller fleets focused on IoT, typically involving a few dozen satellites deployed by other newcomers. With a little over 3,000 active satellites currently in orbit, these massive deployments promise a vast increase in satellite capacity. In some cases, these LEO deployments are making use of standards-based cellular technology developed as part of the recent 3GPP Release 17. So too are some geostationary (GEO) satellites. The arrival of this Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capability allows devices using some cellular technologies to connect directly to satellites without incorporating any other technology. They are also increasingly being integrated into combined offering of terrestrial and non-terrestrial cellular offerings. This creates an opportunity for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and IoT MVNOs to further stitch satellite into their proposition. Many already do, through multi-mode cellular/satellite devices. The new technology developments, with a common set of hardware and comparatively simple switch-over between terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, allow for a simpler and cheaper proposition. This comes at a time when MNOs are looking for differentiators for their IoT offerings, and additional value-added services to layer onto cellular connectivity. Satellite offers an opportunity to do that. Specifically in the form of hybrid cellular/satellite propositions. In this report we examine the opportunities associated with specifically hybrid cellular/satellite offerings using 3GPP NTN. Learn more (subscription required): https://lnkd.in/eeVKTidH #IoT #NTN #satellite #nonterrestrialnetworks #5G

BREAKING: SpaceX has just completed its first @Starlink Direct to Cell (DTC) commercial orbital satellite constellation after this morning's launch of 12 DTC satellites! The 320+ DTC Starlink satellites (and counting) in orbit will enable ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on land, lakes, or coastal waters. Direct to Cell will also connect IoT devices with common LTE standards. Direct to Cell works with existing LTE phones wherever you can see the sky. No changes to hardware, firmware, or special apps are required. First services launch first half of 2025. The following telcos have already signed onto Starlink direct to cell: • T-Mobile (USA) • Optus (Australia) • Rogers (Canada) • One NZ (New Zealand) • KDDI (Japan) • Salt (Switzerland) • Entel (Chile) • Entel (Peru) Here is the @SpaceX team having a video call on 𝕏 via Starlink's direct to cell satellites: