French startup to test 5G in VLEO with TDF

🚀 Prediction: LEO Will Be the Next Evolution of Instant Connectivity We have all relied on LTE and 5G hotspots for quick turn-ups when fiber was not ready. The next leap is here: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite networks like Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper. Soon, instead of shipping an LTE or 5G box, we will ship a LEO terminal that delivers enterprise-grade bandwidth, low latency, and global coverage. No waiting on local telcos, no trenching, no long install windows. For distributed businesses, this changes everything: • Faster deployments anywhere • Consistent performance across rural and urban locations • Simplified managed network services without juggling carriers In 5 to 7 years, we will ask, “Why order a circuit at all?” Who else sees LEO replacing wireline as the default for branch and SMB connectivity? #Networking #LEO #Connectivity #SatelliteInternet #FutureOfWork #TechJobs #ITDirector #CIO #VPIT #

2025 is the year telecom and space finally converge — and the winners will be those who act now. For two decades, satellite and mobile networks evolved on separate tracks. That era is ending. With 3GPP Release 18 and the rollout of Direct-to-Device (D2D) services by Starlink, Lynk, and AST SpaceMobile, a unified connectivity fabric is emerging — one that can eliminate coverage gaps, transform roaming economics, and redefine national resilience strategies. The signals are clear: 3GPP Release 18 enables native integration of NTN into 5G networks — the foundation for mass-market satellite connectivity. Starlink Direct-to-Cell has moved from demo to service, allowing ordinary phones to send messages without terrestrial towers. AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global are conducting cross-continental trials, including in Africa and the Middle East, showing that true broadband-from-space is no longer theory. Eutelsat / OneWeb successfully demonstrated a full 5G NTN link using standard 5G infrastructure — proving seamless integration is within reach. Iridium NTN Direct is now extending 3GPP-compliant NB-IoT services from orbit, targeting mass-scale machine connectivity. For MENA governments and operators, this convergence opens strategic choices: Will we simply connect through foreign constellations — or co-own the new orbital infrastructure that powers our coverage, defense, and disaster recovery? Connectivity is sovereignty. And in 2025, sovereignty is moving to orbit. #NTN #D2D #Satellite5G #MENA #SpaceEconomy #Connectivity #TelecomLeadership #DigitalSovereignty

#Verizon has signed a commercial agreement with #ASTSpaceMobile to provide #satellitetophone connectivity starting next year. This solidifies their partnership, with Verizon committing $100 million and providing #AST with access to its radio spectrum. Verizon is betting on AST, which is still working to launch enough satellites. https://lnkd.in/eez9Pnwu #tech #media #news

𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟐: 𝟒𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮. It's not a technology problem. It's not even a money problem. It's an age-old economic problem known as "last-mile delivery," and it has just been solved by physics. Terrestrial infrastructure will NEVER reach 23% of America profitably. The math doesn't work. Fiber cost per home in sparse areas? $7,500-$12,000 with a 20-year payback. Then Starlink deployed 5,000+ satellites and changed everything. Cost per subscriber: $600. Coverage: anywhere with a clear view of the sky. ROI timeline: 18 months instead of 20 years. The controversial truth nobody's talking about: 𝐑𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬.• • LEO satellites just made the impossible economically viable. Check the carousel for proof. 🚀 Ready to get more content like this? https://lnkd.in/g3G-iD93 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Are you still planning terrestrial-only rollouts, or have you adapted to the satellite era? Drop your take below. 👇 #RuralBroadband #Starlink #Satellites #LastMile #Telecommunications #DigitalDivide #ConnectivitySolutions #LEO #SpaceTech #Infrastructure #5G #BroadbandAccess

I recently wrote a Fierce Network Research report about how #satellite companies are collaborating with telecom operators. One interesting part of the report relates to #multiorbit connectivity. The #GEO and #MEO operator SES Satellites is leading the charge on multi-orbit connectivity, which combines different orbits to offer the best characteristics of each for particular use cases. The concept for multi-orbit connectivity is akin to software-defined wide area networking (#SDWAN), which uses the best network connectivity for any particular use case, based on real-time conditions. Fierce Network Joyce B. Christophe Fondin Vivek Prasad https://lnkd.in/gFXzbybF

🛰️ Satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks are reshaping the future of connectivity. And it’s happening fast. As networks evolve toward 5G Advanced, the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) is becoming critical. Infovista has just published a deep dive into NTNs, exploring: 🔹 Market momentum and growth drivers 🔹 Key architectures: LEO, MEO, GEO, HAPS 🔹 Strategic opportunities and challenges 🔹 Real-world use cases and what’s next A must-read to understand how NTNs fit into the next wave of telecom transformation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eb2TRYWR #NTN #5GAdvanced #SatelliteConnectivity

🛰️ Satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks are reshaping the future of connectivity. And it’s happening fast. As networks evolve toward 5G Advanced, the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) is becoming critical. Infovista has just published a deep dive into NTNs, exploring: 🔹 Market momentum and growth drivers 🔹 Key architectures: LEO, MEO, GEO, HAPS 🔹 Strategic opportunities and challenges 🔹 Real-world use cases and what’s next A must-read to understand how NTNs fit into the next wave of telecom transformation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKUd49NW #NTN #5GAdvanced #SatelliteConnectivity

🛰️ Satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks are reshaping the future of connectivity. And it’s happening fast. As networks evolve toward 5G Advanced, the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) is becoming critical. Infovista has just published a deep dive into NTNs, exploring: 🔹 Market momentum and growth drivers 🔹 Key architectures: LEO, MEO, GEO, HAPS 🔹 Strategic opportunities and challenges 🔹 Real-world use cases and what’s next A must-read to understand how NTNs fit into the next wave of telecom transformation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gKUd49NW #NTN #5GAdvanced #SatelliteConnectivity

🛰️ Satellites and Non-Terrestrial Networks are reshaping the future of connectivity. And it’s happening fast. As networks evolve toward 5G Advanced, the role of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) is becoming critical. Infovista has just published a deep dive into NTNs, exploring: 🔹 Market momentum and growth drivers 🔹 Key architectures: LEO, MEO, GEO, HAPS 🔹 Strategic opportunities and challenges 🔹 Real-world use cases and what’s next A must-read to understand how NTNs fit into the next wave of telecom transformation. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dgR753vh #NTN #5GAdvanced #SatelliteConnectivity

Breaking Down the Telecom Backbone: Submarine Cables & Satellites When you make a video call, stream a movie, or send a message across the world, your data doesn’t magically appear overseas. It travels through one of the most critical yet invisible infrastructures on Earth, the telecom backbone. At the heart of this backbone are submarine cables and satellites, quietly carrying the world’s digital traffic every second. 👇 1️⃣ Submarine Cables: The Hidden Highways Beneath the Ocean Over 95% of all international data travels through fiber-optic cables laid on the ocean floor. These cables connect continents with lightning-fast, low-latency links, making them the preferred choice for global internet and telecom traffic. They are built to withstand deep-sea pressure, earthquakes, and even shark bites. 2️⃣ Satellites: The Sky Network While cables handle most of the world’s data, satellites cover where cables can’t reach like remote islands, ships, aircraft, and rural areas. They play a vital role in broadcasting, navigation, and emergency communications when ground networks fail. With modern LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellations like Starlink, satellite latency and capacity are improving rapidly. 3️⃣ Together, They Power the Connected World Submarine cables provide the speed and capacity. Satellites provide reach and resilience. Together, they ensure that no matter where you are, you can connect, communicate, and create. The next time you stream a video from another continent or join an international call, remember, it is made possible by a complex global web of fiber and satellites working in harmony. #yhfagge #Telecom #Connectivity #SubmarineCables #Satellites #5G #Networking #Telecommunications #DigitalInfrastructure #Internet #DMK