{"id":65726,"date":"2018-03-19T21:49:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T13:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/to-compete-in-a-5g-world-satellite-needs-to-work-alongside-cellular-networks\/"},"modified":"2018-03-19T21:49:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T13:49:53","slug":"to-compete-in-a-5g-world-satellite-needs-to-work-alongside-cellular-networks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/to-compete-in-a-5g-world-satellite-needs-to-work-alongside-cellular-networks\/","title":{"rendered":"To Compete in a 5G World, Satellite Needs to Work Alongside Cellular Networks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Open architecture standards will make or break satellite\u2019s viability for 5G and other applications, said a mixed panel of experts at the SATELLITE 2018 Conference &amp; Exhibition. During a panel discussing the potential convergence of the satellite and terrestrial industries, the speakers asserted that establishing fair and open-ended standards will be key for satellite to operate in parallel with cellular networks for joint use cases.<\/p>\n<p>One of the satellite industry\u2019s biggest mistakes in the past was that companies were too slow to react to 4G era. As a result, the industry was unable to capitalize on the opportunities incumbent in the generational leap from 3G to 4G. \u201cWe did get a piece of the pie of 4G with backhaul \u2026 but our cash cow in the past 10 years has been video. We didn\u2019t realize that when 4G came, the shift in consumer behavior would turn our industry upside down on the video side,\u201d said Nile Suwansiri, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Thaicom. \u201cWith 5G we have an opportunity now to be a little smarter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHf84OVzQPigAa9n6nC8_ShowDaily18_Cover_Wrapup_DGTL-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 120px; height: auto;\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHf84OVzQPigAa9n6nC8_ShowDaily18_Cover_Wrapup_DGTL-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHf84OVzQPigAa9n6nC8_ShowDaily18_Cover_Wrapup_DGTL-800x599.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHf84OVzQPigAa9n6nC8_ShowDaily18_Cover_Wrapup_DGTL-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CHf84OVzQPigAa9n6nC8_ShowDaily18_Cover_Wrapup_DGTL.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\">\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fs-5 mt-0\">Explore the Show Daily 2018 Wrap Up 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>With the missteps of 4G top of mind, satellite companies have been much more vocal about the standards they need to succeed once the 5G wave crests around 2020. \u201cIt\u2019s about making sure the standards at a higher level and the overall architecture are such that when you want to slot in satellite as a solution for connectivity in a given use case \u2026 the standards allow you to do that,\u201d said Ethan Lavan, Eutelsat\u2019s director of in-orbit resources. If at all possible, the industry must avoid a situation where a satellite link would be perfectly suited but the standards are too closed to accommodate the network, Lavan said.<\/p>\n<p>Kalpak Guide, president of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, agreed that satellite must move away from the backhaul focus to maintain its revenue streams. If not, \u201cthe margins will continue to erode,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you own the customer \u2014 if you own that last connectivity piece \u2014 that\u2019s where the drive is. That\u2019s the hardest part in practical terms for satellite.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coincidentally, as satellite seeks new opportunities outside of backhaul, mobile operators too are hoping to expand beyond their typical connectivity services, said Jefferson Wang, Accenture Strategy\u2019s managing director of communications, media and technology. The profit pools for each are just too small to be sustainable; thus, the traditional territories of both cellular and satellite companies will begin to overlap as the industries hunt for new profitability beyond their borders.<\/p>\n<p><script>var AIAD_fcd45f981d570e35cee941b23edc69c7_6a6e4f8e70548;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_6a6e4f8e70548 = googletag.defineSlot('\/987\/satellitetoday.com\/via-satellite-digital-issue-ads', [ [600, 300], [300, 250], [970, 250] ], 'div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6e4f8e70549').defineSizeMapping(AIMAP_21fe3bcfb86a8660aba4e721ee9338f3).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).addService(googletag.pubads());   });<\/script><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1774631144891- 0-6a6e4f8e70549'); });<\/script><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to 5G specifically, Gude pointed out that it being a \u201cnetwork of networks\u201d necessitates a combination of technologies, services and service providers. \u201cThe [mobile] carriers are going to be central to it but I do not believe they will be alone in providing what that 5G network looks like,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re not going to be the biggest part of the network for 5G but there are areas we can complement, such as \u2026 mobile edge computing, where you want the data to be as close as possible to the end user,\u201d Suwansiri added.<\/p>\n<p>5G Internet of Things (IOT) applications is another area of particular interest for satellite operators. One of satellite\u2019s historical disadvantages is the latency associated with transmitting data from Geosynchronous Earth Obit (GEO). However, because bandwidth capacity is the one of biggest limitations for IOT, not low latency, satellite is a perfect fit for that use case, said Lavan. This gets to the heart of what 5G is about. No one claims they\u2019re going to provide global 5G coverage \u2014 rather, 5G will unlock new use cases in existing markets due to its enhanced speed and ability to accommodate many more devices, Wang said.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure satellite gets a satisfactory piece of the pie, operators need to be willing to work alongside cellular networks in these markets instead of deliberately avoiding them, Suwansiri suggested. This is true for 5G in large cities, as well as mobile applications including the connected car. \u201cIf all we\u2019re thinking about is where fiber doesn\u2019t go, it\u2019s not a sustainable business model,\u201d Suwansiri said. A better question for satellite operators to ask themselves is how they can remain relevant even in regions where fiber exists.<\/p>\n<p>It follows, then, that iDirect Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin Steen predicts we will \u201cabsolutely\u201d see cellular-satellite hybrid terminals in the near future. \u201cThe responsibility falls onto someone like me,\u201d he said, speaking from the perspective of a ground systems manufacturer. \u201cMy job has to be to enable. Because if I can\u2019t move faster and make it happen I\u2019ll be a roadblock.\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 357:  \/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=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HMEA5jbpRRyWk1ipzNgW__MG_1168-300x157.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HMEA5jbpRRyWk1ipzNgW__MG_1168-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HMEA5jbpRRyWk1ipzNgW__MG_1168-800x419.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HMEA5jbpRRyWk1ipzNgW__MG_1168-640x336.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/HMEA5jbpRRyWk1ipzNgW__MG_1168.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\t$1 Trillion Economy Relies on a Sustainable Space Regime<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 353:  \/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=\"189\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/8vaRIBjTLCIgti7AAIv5__MG_1114-300x189.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/8vaRIBjTLCIgti7AAIv5__MG_1114-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/8vaRIBjTLCIgti7AAIv5__MG_1114-800x504.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/8vaRIBjTLCIgti7AAIv5__MG_1114-640x404.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/8vaRIBjTLCIgti7AAIv5__MG_1114.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\t5G: Conflicts and Opportunities for Satellite<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- post id 351:  \/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=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5zW0QWFTSGp2uPB1dDgJ__MG_0941-300x163.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5zW0QWFTSGp2uPB1dDgJ__MG_0941-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5zW0QWFTSGp2uPB1dDgJ__MG_0941-800x434.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5zW0QWFTSGp2uPB1dDgJ__MG_0941-640x347.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/5zW0QWFTSGp2uPB1dDgJ__MG_0941.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\tIn-Orbit Servicing Regulations Must Balance Innovation and Risk<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 354:  \/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=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dsGmpXBwSy2b62cpxHA0_Isotropic20Lunch-300x225.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dsGmpXBwSy2b62cpxHA0_Isotropic20Lunch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dsGmpXBwSy2b62cpxHA0_Isotropic20Lunch-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dsGmpXBwSy2b62cpxHA0_Isotropic20Lunch-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dsGmpXBwSy2b62cpxHA0_Isotropic20Lunch.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 2018 Provides a Much-Needed Boost of Confidence for an Evolving Industry<br \/>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<p><!-- .post-snippet --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"my-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<!-- 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300px\">\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"fs-4 w-100 line-clamp-3\">\n<p>\t\t\t\tSatellite Can Prevent Another MH370, Though Difficult<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 355:  \/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=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/qBXNrmkUSNuGnwK0NQTw_hand-3190204_1280-300x183.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/qBXNrmkUSNuGnwK0NQTw_hand-3190204_1280-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.satellitetoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/qBXNrmkUSNuGnwK0NQTw_hand-3190204_1280-800x487.jpg 800w, 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