Telefnica wants to launch the first 5G roaming connection for space

Date:
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:49:06 +0000

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The telco plans to offer the 5G in space service commercially in 2024.

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Sateliot has teamed up with Telefnica to extend the reach of 5G networks into space.

In a press release, the two companies stated this is a first in telecommunications history.

Detailing the achievement, the two companies said they recently ran a test in which they extended the coverage of Telefnicas terrestrial 5G network through standard GSMA roaming, using Sateliots satellite network. The test was overseen by the European Space Agency (ESA). Store & Forward

During the test, the team used a regular SIM card, plugged into an Internet
of Things (IoT) device. That device managed to seamlessly switch to Sateliots network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, making the trial a success.

The conclusion of the test is that a standard roaming connection can be authenticated using Telefnicas core network even when its going through a non-terrestrial network. An important cog in this machine comes in the form
of Store & Forward, Sateliots proprietary two-step authentication process
that stores data when the satellite is not in position to connect with a ground station, and then releases it when it is. Read more

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Sateliot has achieved an important milestone by successfully demonstrating
the integration of Low-Earth orbit and NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) with roaming capabilities in Store&Forward mode, along with two-step
authentication into a 5G cellular network, said Antonio Franchi, Head of
Space for 5G and 6G Strategic Programme at the ESA.

Telefnica announced the solution will be offered commercially next year, providing everywhere-in-the-planet connectivity for IoT devices.

The telecommunications firm wants to be the first mobile network operator offering narrowband IoT connectivity around the globe.

This is the culmination of years of studies and developments of our Store & Forward two-step authentication procedure that gives Sateliot a unique position to establish roaming extension for NB-IoT NTN delay tolerant applications. We are in front of a game changer in future 3GPP networks that will reduce costs based on low density constellations and reduced ground segment infrastructure, minimizing the impact in space and reducing time to market, said Sateliots chief technology officer Marco Guadalupi. These are
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