{"id":2218,"date":"2026-01-01T10:40:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/nextnav-and-metcom-expands-commercial-deployment-of-5g-based-3d-pnt-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T10:40:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T10:40:27","slug":"nextnav-and-metcom-expands-commercial-deployment-of-5g-based-3d-pnt-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/nextnav-and-metcom-expands-commercial-deployment-of-5g-based-3d-pnt-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"NextNav and MetCom Expands Commercial Deployment of 5G-Based 3D PNT Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/NextNav_JP_700_639015006779888434.jpg\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"NextNav and MetCom Expands Commercial Deployment of 5G-Based 3D PNT Technology\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/NextNav_JP_700_639015006779888434.jpg\" style=\"opacity: 0.643262;\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/NextNav_JP_700_639015006779888434.jpg\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>NextNav<\/strong>, a leader in next-generation terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation solutions, has expanded strategic and technology partnership with Tokyo-based <strong>MetCom<\/strong>. The collaboration marks the first international partnership built on NextNav\u2019s 5G-based 3D PNT solution, underscoring growing global demand for terrestrial complements to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the agreement, MetCom has licensed NextNav\u2019s 5G-based 3D PNT technology &#8211; including 5G waveform and receiver technologies to initially power a new generation of terrestrial timing services in Japan\u2019s largest metropolitan areas. The partnership integrates NextNav\u2019s world class PNT expertise with MetCom\u2019s deep experience in building nationwide service infrastructure in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership with MetCom highlights how NextNav\u2019s 5G-based 3D PNT solution can serve as a foundation for resilient location and timing services worldwide,\u201d said <strong>Mariam Sorond<\/strong><strong>, CEO of NextNav and a MetCom board member<\/strong>. \u201cJapan has long been a leader in advanced telecommunications, and this collaboration represents an important step toward expanding terrestrial PNT solutions to meet global demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-layout related-content-also-read-box my-3\">\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: How GNSS for Space is Enhancing Precision Location Determination for Satellites?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<p>MetCom plans to use NextNav\u2019s PNT technology to build a terrestrial 5G network and offer timing services as a complement and backup to GNSS, in major Japanese cities utilizing radio licenses currently in process with the Japanese regulatory agencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur partnership with NextNav gives MetCom access to world class 5G-based 3D PNT technology that strengthens Japan\u2019s ability to deliver reliable PNT capabilities in complex urban environments,\u201d said <strong>Yoshioki Chika<\/strong><strong>, CEO of MetCom<\/strong>. \u201cTogether, we are laying the groundwork for the next evolution of location and timing services, and building a resilient society in Japan and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>NextNav\u2019s technology complements Japan\u2019s PNT capabilities with a terrestrial solution that provides critical resilience for infrastructure systems. This collaboration demonstrates how NextNav\u2019s technology can be commercialized internationally, and help solve the need for a complement and backup to GPS.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NextNav, a leader in next-generation terrestrial positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) and 3D geolocation solutions, has expanded strategic and technology partnership with Tokyo-based MetCom. The collaboration marks the first international partnership built on NextNav\u2019s 5G-based 3D PNT solution, underscoring growing global demand for terrestrial complements to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. 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