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GSMA Members OQ Technology<\/a> and Telef\u00f3nica Germany<\/a> are joining forces to conduct the first live demonstration of two-way satellite communications by a European satellite operator directly to standard, unmodified smartphones (including iPhone, Samsung, and Google devices) using terrestrial mobile spectrum. The demonstration, planned in Mecklenburg, Western Pomerania, Germany, will evaluate the integration of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites with existing mobile networks to support messaging and voice-based services directly from space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collaboration represents a major milestone for European non-terrestrial network (NTN) innovation and demonstrates how hybrid terrestrial-satellite architectures can strengthen the resilience, reach, and sovereignty of Europe\u2019s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the agreement, OQ Technology will leverage its next-generation satellites and fully in-house developed multi-band D2D payload technology together with spectrum provided by Telef\u00f3nica Germany to validate direct-to-smartphone connectivity using conventional mobile devices and licensed operator frequencies. The 3GPP-standard-based payload supports MSS S-band, C-band, and IMT bands, enabling flexible deployment models for future NTN services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The initiative positions OQ Technology as the first European company preparing missions across all three major D2D spectrum bands, MSS S-band, C-band, and IMT bands, further reinforcing Europe\u2019s leadership in sovereign satellite-mobile communications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEurope must develop its own sovereign and interoperable space-based mobile infrastructure,\u201d said Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology. \u201cThis collaboration with Telef\u00f3nica Germany demonstrates that European operators and European satellite companies can jointly build next-generation connectivity solutions based on open standards, licensed spectrum, and existing smartphones. Our D2D satellite network is designed to seamlessly complement terrestrial mobile networks, extending coverage where it is most needed while preserving terrestrial mobile operator control and their spectrum sovereignty.\u201d

\u201cThis is an important step for Germany’s digital infrastructure: We are testing mobile communications connections directly between satellites and conventional smartphones \u2013 using a European technology approach and with the aim of strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty,\u201d says J\u00f6rg Kablitz, Chief Partner & Wholesale Officer at Telef\u00f3nica Germany. \u201cThe satellite-based service is intended to supplement existing mobile networks in areas where expanding infrastructure on the ground would be extremely costly or impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a member of the GSMA, you will join a vibrant community of industry leaders, experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future of mobile technology and its transformative impact on societies worldwide.\u00a0Find out more about membership\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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