The race for space connectivity is accelerating. Satellite constellations are expanding, ordinary smartphones are beginning to connect directly to satellites, and mobile operators are looking to extend their networks. Behind the announcements lies a question: how can broader coverage become reliable services and sustainable revenue? This is the central theme of “Space Connectivity: Direct-to-Device, Multi-Orbit,…
SpaceX’s vision for Starlink Mobile is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious developments in the telecommunications industry. By combining Direct-to-Cell satellites, next-generation spacecraft, EchoStar’s 65 MHz of spectrum, and a distributed terrestrial architecture based on compact base stations, Elon Musk is proposing a radically different approach to mobile connectivity. The concept is technically credible—but its…
MWC26 Barcelona will mark a decisive shift: connectivity is no longer confined to antennas, fibre and data centres. Under the Intelligent Infrastructure theme, the industry embraces a new frontier where terrestrial networks, cloud, edge, AI-driven automation and now space systems converge to form a distributed, sovereign and resilient digital backbone. The backbone of the digital…