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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump's plan to make Tiktok American may fail, thanks to this 'Chinese video call'
TikTok Chinese scientists have reportedly achieved a global first by successfully conducting a direct 5G satellite-to-smartphone broadband video call. According to a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP), the world's first direct 5G satellite-to-smartphone broadband video call by scientists in China. The milestone can reportedly challenge U.S. restrictions on apps like TikTok. The test, performed earlier this month using a technology demonstration satellite, highlights the potential for streaming video content directly to standard smartphones via satellite, bypassing traditional cell towers. However, experts caution that significant regulatory, technical, and practical hurdles remain. China's rival to Elon Musk's SpaceX at hand The demonstration, led by China Satellite Network Group (China SatNet), utilized the 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standard, enabling a smartphone to connect to a satellite without specialized hardware. Liang Baojun, head of China SatNet, announced the achievement at the Xiongan BeiDou Ecosystem Cooperation Conference. 'We validated key elements of the integrated space-ground network architecture,' Liang said, though he provided no further details. China SatNet oversees the Guowang megaconstellation, a planned 13,000-satellite network aimed at rivaling SpaceX's Starlink. This breakthrough could enable mobile coverage in remote areas, supporting applications in maritime, aviation, defense, emergency response, and autonomous systems. Unlike traditional networks reliant on ground-based infrastructure, satellite connectivity could deliver universal access, a growing global demand. The development comes amid U.S. efforts to restrict Chinese-owned apps like TikTok. In April 2024, then-President Joe Biden signed a law requiring TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to divest the platform to a non-Chinese entity by January 19, 2025, or face a U.S. ban. President Donald Trump, since returning to office, has twice delayed the deadline, with the latest set for June 19, 2025. A 5G analyst from the International Data Corporation (IDC), speaking anonymously due to the issue's sensitivity, downplayed the immediate impact of satellite-based networks. 'Satellite operators require licenses and face strict regulations, so bypassing oversight isn't feasible,' the analyst said. 'Bandwidth limitations also make streaming large amounts of video traffic impractical.' Geostationary satellites introduce latency issues, with delays starting at 400 milliseconds, while low Earth orbit (LEO) systems like Guowang require extensive satellite deployments to ensure adequate coverage. Possible, but not that easy Until now, satellite-to-smartphone communication has focused on basic functions like text messaging and voice calls. In 2020, U.S.-based Lynk Global sent the world's first satellite-to-phone text message. Other key players in the sector include SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, Samsung, MediaTek, and Thales Group. In China, efforts to scale satellite communication are intensifying. Alongside China SatNet, the newly formed China Spatiotemporal Information Group (CSTI), established in May 2024, is driving integration of satellite internet, the BeiDou navigation system, and real-time data infrastructure. Comprising China SatNet, China Mobile, and defense contractor Norinco, CSTI aims to develop practical applications for logistics, energy, smart cities, disaster response, and national defense. While China's 5G satellite breakthrough showcases its advancing space capabilities, experts say widespread adoption remains years away, limited by technical and regulatory challenges. For now, the technology underscores the growing global race to redefine connectivity—and its implications for digital sovereignty.
Broadcast Pro
12-03-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Space42 and Viasat partner for global 5G non-terrestrial network initiative
The companies to explore ecosystem partnership options for shared multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure with standards-based open architecture to create significant D2D and next-generation MSS opportunities globally. Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, and Viasat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore ecosystem partnership options for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative. This collaboration between Space42 and Viasat is a major step towards expanding global satellite connectivity, enabling both companies to address the growing opportunities in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications to smartphones, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), as well as existing and next-generation MSS services. Independent research studies project the size of the satellite segment of the D2D market to reach $50bn in 2032, in addition to more traditional enterprise and government MSS market segments that also hold substantial growth potential. During the first phase of this partnership, Space42 and Viasat will conduct a series of partner-funded technical and commercial studies to develop a shared, or multi-tenant, multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure employing a standards-based open architecture. The infrastructure is intended to support use of a broad range of L-band, S-band and terrestrial spectrum to enable global roaming among regional network operators. The companies are exploring new technologies and sustainable system designs to make satellite networks more efficient and ready for 5G models and ensure compliance with the varying telecommunications regulatory frameworks of nations around the world. The collaboration follows the industrys best practices and guidelines developed by the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), leveraging licensed MSS satellite spectrum and open interoperable architectures based on 3GPP standards to ensure seamless integration with global telecommunications networks. Commenting on the deal, Ali Al Hashemi, CEO, Yahsat Space Services, Space42, said: 'Our collaboration with Viasat marks a transformative step in advancing global satellite connectivity through an open and scalable architecture. By fostering an ecosystem built on shared innovation, interoperability and open standards, we are unlocking new possibilities in direct-to-device (D2D), IoT, and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). This partnership accelerates time to market, drives cost efficiency, and ensures seamless integration with existing and future networks. Together, we are building an inclusive, future-ready infrastructure that empowers industries, governments, and communities worldwide.' Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman of Viasat, added: 'We firmly believe that the benefits of space are for the many, and not just the few. Our announcement today with Space42 is an important further step in our capital-efficient growth strategy to build a powerful ecosystem of partners dedicated to future innovation in space based on open 5G standards and scalable architecture. In parallel with our recent agreement with ESA, our partnership with Space42 will further enable work on a next-generation infrastructure leveraging innovative designs based on 5G NTN standards, all while building on a growing coalition of public and private sector partners dedicated to keeping space secure, open and accessible for all.' A key goal of this partnership is to develop an open architecture space system that is scalable and fosters global collaboration across public and private sector partners, and taps into significant global growth opportunities in the global satellite market. Both Space42 and Viasat are actively engaging with potential strategic investment partnerships across the value chain. The announcement also builds on Viasats new alliance with the European Space Agency (ESA) to further accelerate the development and deployment of NTN D2D systems to serve Europe and the world using MSS spectrum. As members of MSSA, they are part of a growing coalition of leaders across the ecosystem, dedicated to advancing global mobile connectivity for D2D and IoT services based on the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial network services to deliver scalable, sustainable and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere.
Hi Dubai
12-03-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Space42 and Viasat Forge Strategic Partnership for 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Development
Space42 and Viasat, Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ecosystem partnership opportunities for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative. This collaboration marks a significant step toward expanding global satellite connectivity, focusing on direct-to-device (D2D) communications, narrowband IoT (NB-IoT), and next-generation Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). As part of the first phase, the companies will conduct partner-funded technical and commercial studies to develop a shared, multi-tenant, multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure using a standards-based open architecture. The envisioned infrastructure will leverage L-band, S-band, and terrestrial spectrum to enable seamless global roaming across regional networks. The partnership also aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of satellite networks, aligning with evolving 5G models and global telecommunications regulations. Adhering to industry best practices outlined by the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and 3GPP standards, the collaboration ensures interoperability with global telecom networks. Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat Space Services, Space42, highlighted the initiative's transformative impact, stating that the partnership will accelerate time-to-market, enhance cost efficiency, and drive seamless network integration. Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman of Viasat, emphasized the agreement as a key step in advancing capital-efficient growth and fostering an open 5G-based space ecosystem. By combining their expertise, Space42 and Viasat are poised to shape the future of global connectivity, empowering industries, governments, and communities with a future-ready, scalable satellite infrastructure. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Space42, Viasat announce partnership to explore shared global 5G NTN initiative
Space42, and Viasat, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore ecosystem partnership options for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative. This collaboration between Space42 and Viasat is a major step towards expanding global satellite connectivity, enabling both companies to address the growing opportunities in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications to smartphones, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), as well as existing and next-generation MSS services. During the first phase of this partnership, Space42 and Viasat will conduct a series of partner-funded technical and commercial studies to develop a shared, or multi-tenant, multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure employing a standards-based open architecture. The infrastructure is intended to support use of a broad range of L-band, S-band and terrestrial spectrum to enable global roaming among regional network operators. The companies are exploring new technologies and sustainable system designs to make satellite networks more efficient and ready for 5G models and ensure compliance with the varying telecommunications regulatory frameworks of nations around the world. The collaboration follows the industry's best practices and guidelines developed by the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), leveraging licensed MSS satellite spectrum and open interoperable architectures based on 3GPP standards to ensure seamless integration with global telecommunications networks. Ali Al Hashemi, CEO, Yahsat Space Services, Space42, said, 'Our collaboration with Viasat marks a transformative step in advancing global satellite connectivity through an open and scalable architecture. By fostering an ecosystem built on shared innovation, interoperability, and open standards, we are unlocking new possibilities in direct-to-device (D2D), IoT, and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). This partnership accelerates time to market, drives cost efficiency, and ensures seamless integration with existing and future networks. Together, we are building an inclusive, future-ready infrastructure that empowers industries, governments, and communities worldwide.' Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman of Viasat, said, 'Our announcement today with Space42 is an important further step in our capital efficient growth strategy to build a powerful ecosystem of partners dedicated to future innovation in space based on open 5G standards and scalable architecture. In parallel with our recent agreement with ESA, our partnership with Space42 will further enable work on a next-generation infrastructure leveraging innovative designs based on 5G NTN standards.'
Zawya
11-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Space42 and Viasat announce partnership to explore shared global 5G non-terrestrial network initiative
Companies to explore ecosystem partnership options for shared multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure with standards-based open architecture to create significant D2D and next-generation MSS opportunities globally Abu Dhabi, UAE and Carlsbad, California – Space42, (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, and Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leading global mobile satellite services (MSS) operator in L- and S-band spectrum, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore ecosystem partnership options for developing a 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) initiative. This collaboration between Space42 and Viasat is a major step towards expanding global satellite connectivity, enabling both companies to address the growing opportunities in direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications to smartphones, narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT), as well as existing and next-generation MSS services. Independent research studies project the size of the satellite segment of the D2D market to reach $50B in 2032 [1], in addition to more traditional enterprise and government MSS market segments that also hold substantial growth potential. During the first phase of this partnership, Space42 and Viasat will conduct a series of partner-funded technical and commercial studies to develop a shared, or multi-tenant, multi-orbit 5G NTN infrastructure employing a standards-based open architecture. The infrastructure is intended to support use of a broad range of L-band, S-band and terrestrial spectrum to enable global roaming among regional network operators. The companies are exploring new technologies and sustainable system designs to make satellite networks more efficient and ready for 5G models and ensure compliance with the varying telecommunications regulatory frameworks of nations around the world. The collaboration follows the industry's best practices and guidelines developed by the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), leveraging licensed MSS satellite spectrum and open interoperable architectures based on 3GPP standards to ensure seamless integration with global telecommunications networks. Ali Al Hashemi, CEO, Yahsat Space Services, Space42, said: 'Our collaboration with Viasat marks a transformative step in advancing global satellite connectivity through an open and scalable architecture. By fostering an ecosystem built on shared innovation, interoperability, and open standards, we are unlocking new possibilities in direct-to-device (D2D), IoT, and Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). This partnership accelerates time to market, drives cost efficiency, and ensures seamless integration with existing and future networks. Together, we are building an inclusive, future-ready infrastructure that empowers industries, governments, and communities worldwide.' Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman of Viasat, said: 'We firmly believe that the benefits of space are for the many, and not just the few. Our announcement today with Space42 is an important further step in our capital efficient growth strategy to build a powerful ecosystem of partners dedicated to future innovation in space based on open 5G standards and scalable architecture. In parallel with our recent agreement with ESA, our partnership with Space42 will further enable work on a next-generation infrastructure leveraging innovative designs based on 5G NTN standards, all while building on a growing coalition of public and private sector partners dedicated to keeping space secure, open and accessible for all.' A key goal of this partnership is to develop an open architecture space system that is scalable and fosters global collaboration across public and private sector partners, and taps into significant global growth opportunities in the global satellite market. Both Space42 and Viasat are actively engaging with potential strategic investment partnerships across the value chain. The announcement also builds on Viasat's new alliance with the European Space Agency (ESA) to further accelerate the development and deployment of NTN D2D systems to serve Europe and the world using MSS spectrum. Space42 and Viasat are leading a new era of global connectivity. As members of MSSA, they are part of a growing coalition of leaders across the ecosystem, dedicated to advancing global mobile connectivity for D2D and IoT services based on the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial network services to deliver scalable, sustainable and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere. -Ends- ABOUT SPACE42 Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics, and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the world from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42's global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. Space42 comprises two business units: Yahsat Space Services and Bayanat Smart Solutions. The Yahsat Space Services unit focuses on upstream satellite operations for both fixed and mobility satellite solutions. The Bayanat Smart Solutions unit integrates geospatial data acquisition and processing with AI to inform decision-making, enhance situational awareness, and improve operational efficiency. Space42's major shareholders include G42, Mubadala, and IHC. For more information, visit: LinkedIn: Space42ai Instagram: Space42ai X: Space42ai Contact: Media@ Legal Notice and Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information This announcement may include forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations and projections about future events. These statements may include, without limitation, words such as "expect," "will," "looking ahead," and any other words and terms of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about the Company, its subsidiaries, and its investments and speak only on the date of this announcement. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions of future events and information currently available to the Company, which may not prove to be accurate, and the Company does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy or fairness thereof and expressly disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statement. No representation or warranty is made so that any forward-looking statement will come to pass. You are, therefore, cautioned not to place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Neither this announcement nor anything contained herein constitutes a financial promotion or an invitation or inducement to acquire or sell securities in any jurisdiction. [1] Source: NSR / Analysis Mason
