Until now, satellite and terrestrial cellular communications industries have been functioning separately in their own domains. However, perfect conditions for merging both are approaching with the upcoming commercial launch of many new LEO-sat operators and the further development of seamless terrestrial network / non-terrestrial network (TN/NTN) cellular standards.

As this will unleash a whole new world of opportunities for users around the globe, this is probably one of the most important developments in the telecoms and satellite industry ever.

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Enrico Ottolini is co-founder and executive director of Planet Earth Connect. He has more than 25 years of extensive international experience in both the mobile and satellite communications industry. Based on this experience, he guides telecom operators...