{"id":53870,"date":"2023-03-14T18:21:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T10:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/industry-leaders-analyze-the-satellite-cellular-convergence\/"},"modified":"2023-03-14T18:21:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T10:21:48","slug":"industry-leaders-analyze-the-satellite-cellular-convergence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/industry-leaders-analyze-the-satellite-cellular-convergence\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Leaders Analyze the Satellite-Cellular Convergence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Satellite industry executives are eager to partner with mobile network operators (MNOs), but they disagree on the timing of the opportunities those partnerships will represent. Some see significant near-term potential in direct-to-device connectivity, while others think backhaul remains the primary service satellites can offer mobile networks for now.<\/p>\n<p>Executives debated the convergence opportunity at SATELLITE 2023 on Monday, March 13, during a panel moderated by Jason Nelson, vice president of partnerships and development at the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), which represents cell tower companies and mobile network operators.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ub1kyb5NTC5NaMXAa5lw_VS_ShowDaily20202320Day20320DGTL_Cover-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ub1kyb5NTC5NaMXAa5lw_VS_ShowDaily20202320Day20320DGTL_Cover-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ub1kyb5NTC5NaMXAa5lw_VS_ShowDaily20202320Day20320DGTL_Cover-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ub1kyb5NTC5NaMXAa5lw_VS_ShowDaily20202320Day20320DGTL_Cover-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ub1kyb5NTC5NaMXAa5lw_VS_ShowDaily20202320Day20320DGTL_Cover.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the Show Daily 2023 Day 3 Issue<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mb-0 fs-smaller text-balance\">Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<button class=\"btn btn-primary\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasMENU\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasExample\" aria-label=\"button\" style=\"white-space: nowrap;\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\tView More <i class=\"bi bi-arrow-right-circle\"><\/i><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/button><\/p>\n<p>Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium, predicted that converged networks will roll out over the next 15 years. He laughed at analyst projections of the number of connections Iridium\u2019s partnership with mobile chipmaker Qualcomm will enable in the near future, saying his company had provided no assumptions to the analysts modeling these forecasts. The industry is \u201cway overblown in terms of expectations,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>Charles Miller, CEO of Lynk, said his company will earn revenue from direct-to-device connections for text messaging this year. Lynk\u2019s technology already \u201cworks with every mobile phone on the planet,\u201d he said, adding that Lynk has commercial contracts in 41 countries and is testing in 19 countries. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is happening now,\u201d Miller said. \u201cIf you have a timeline of doing this in 10 to 15 years, you are going to miss the boat.\u201d <\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6bf45a6749d;googletag.cmd.push(function(){var AIMAP_29b58f13885ebf8ea6b032f958eb0748 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([992, 100], [[970, 90], [970, 250]]).addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_737ce075cc05dd766c8f8ea08f3faa73 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([768, 100], [728, 90]).addSize([320, 100], [320, 50]).build();var AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3 = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1200, 100], [970, 250]).addSize([768, 100], [600, 300]).addSize([320, 100], [300, 250]).build();AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6bf45a6749d = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6bf45a6749e').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6bf45a6749e'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Miller argued that Lynk is changing the economics of direct-to-device connectivity by producing satellites that cost less than $200,000 to build. Three Lynk satellites are operating now, and Miller predicted 1,000 will be in orbit by 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Hofeller, vice president of Starlink commercial sales at SpaceX, said it\u2019s not currently possible to forecast the size of the direct-to-device market. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are definitely wrong; we just don\u2019t know how wrong we are,\u201d he said. Hofeller added that SpaceX should be ready to meet the market as it develops because the company is able to iterate quickly and learn from its experiences, as SpaceX has already launched more than 4,000 satellites. <\/p>\n<p>Don Clausen, the new CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, predicted that the size and success of the direct-to-device market will depend on standards, and said his company is actively engaged with the 3GPP. \u201cWe have to start with a standard and get all the MNOs and MSOs to agree to it,\u201d he said. Clausen said standards will facilitate interoperability between cell phones and satellites so that mobile subscribers can roam seamlessly from one network to another. He added standards also have an important role to play in creating a better experience for mobile subscribers by supporting the use of satellite backhaul.<\/p>\n<p>Direct-to-device may be the buzz, but backhaul is still the biz, according to Clausen and Hofeller. Clausen said satellite backhaul will suffice for many connectivity needs in the mobile industry. He gave the example of a cruise ship, noting that while a direct-to-device connection could be possible, satellite backhaul would give the passengers the connectivity they need.<\/p>\n<p>Iridium\u2019s Desch noted that the connection of mobile phones to satellites can be achieved primarily through technology located in mobile devices, in mobile networks or in satellite networks. Mobile devices are gaining satellite connectivity as Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek are all making chips to enable phones to connect to satellite spectrum bands, he said. <\/p>\n<p>Another approach will be using satellite spectrum for new, standards-based networks that support mobile phones and other mobile devices as well. \u201cWe think that satellites should connect to everything, everywhere in the world, and we want to be the leading network to do that,\u201d Desch said.  Later during the panel, he noted a lack of investment in satellite-based networks for mobile devices and said these will not be available in the near future. \u201cThat is nirvana, but it\u2019s 5 to 10 years away.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>MNOs can also use satellites to extend their own networks, Desch said. He described the work that Lynk, SpaceX, and AST Space Mobile are doing with MNOs as \u201crelay in space\u201d and predicted this approach will \u201croll out slowly and be regional.\u201d He said one advantage here is that \u201cno change is needed to phones and no regulatory approval is needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The panelists agreed that MNOs will contribute spectrum to evolving mobile-satellite partnerships, and most importantly they will contribute subscribers. Clausen said MNOs have another very important asset that the satellite industry needs. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cMNOs can help us change our culture as an industry,\u201d Clausen said.\u201d They have learned how to work together and serve their customers. \u2026 We need them to bring that culture to the satellite industry so we can all work together and agree on a standards-based solution.\u201d <strong>VS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"widget-title\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 469:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/87kbIiZxSJCZXIXCAM4d_Z6C_8848-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/87kbIiZxSJCZXIXCAM4d_Z6C_8848-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/87kbIiZxSJCZXIXCAM4d_Z6C_8848-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/87kbIiZxSJCZXIXCAM4d_Z6C_8848-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/87kbIiZxSJCZXIXCAM4d_Z6C_8848.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tAalyria Shares its Vision for Spacetime, an Agile Platform Designed for Optimizing Networks<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 468:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/xZXLZBIQAKRt6qpU1huA_Z6C_9030-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/xZXLZBIQAKRt6qpU1huA_Z6C_9030-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/xZXLZBIQAKRt6qpU1huA_Z6C_9030-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/xZXLZBIQAKRt6qpU1huA_Z6C_9030-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/xZXLZBIQAKRt6qpU1huA_Z6C_9030.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tAmazon Exec Dave Limp Unveils Project Kuiper User Terminals<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 470:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/gLaOALGT12k7Ec51ZOnV_Z6C_8762-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/gLaOALGT12k7Ec51ZOnV_Z6C_8762-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/gLaOALGT12k7Ec51ZOnV_Z6C_8762-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/gLaOALGT12k7Ec51ZOnV_Z6C_8762-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/gLaOALGT12k7Ec51ZOnV_Z6C_8762.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tExamining the Changing Dynamics of Competition for Rapidly Evolving Satellite Constellations<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 472:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/meqZkHuhQQ24dtEW5DCt_Z6C_9332-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/meqZkHuhQQ24dtEW5DCt_Z6C_9332-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/meqZkHuhQQ24dtEW5DCt_Z6C_9332-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/meqZkHuhQQ24dtEW5DCt_Z6C_9332-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/meqZkHuhQQ24dtEW5DCt_Z6C_9332.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tFine-Tuning the Work Needed to Adapt Commercial 5G to Military Communications<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 467:  \/code\/wp-content\/themes\/ai-beehive\/template-parts\/content\/post-snippet.php --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"overflow-hidden w-100 me-3\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/M1wro3wOQZecjObDRcmP_Z6C_9093-300x199.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/M1wro3wOQZecjObDRcmP_Z6C_9093-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/M1wro3wOQZecjObDRcmP_Z6C_9093-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/M1wro3wOQZecjObDRcmP_Z6C_9093-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/M1wro3wOQZecjObDRcmP_Z6C_9093.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tSatellite Industry CEOs Strike Optimistic Tone, While Assessing Risks to the Space Economy<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3 d-block d-md-none\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Satellite industry executives are eager to partner with mobile network operators (MNOs), but they disagree on the timing of the opportunities those partnerships will represent. Some see significant near-term potential in direct-to-device connectivity, while others think backhaul remains the primary service satellites can offer mobile networks for now. Executives debated the convergence opportunity at SATELLITE [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53871,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53870"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53870"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53870\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}