MWC Shanghai 2025 | How Satellite-NTN Integration is Transforming Global Connectivity

About the summit

“The Future of Satellite & NTN” Summit at MWC Shanghai brought together industry leaders to explore the innovations, opportunities and operational challenges of the evolving Satellite and NTN landscape. The session offered a concise yet comprehensive overview of the convergence between satellites and mobile networks, featuring a lineup of leading industry figures.

Key takeaways

• The evolution  – Experts shared the latest innovations and strategic shifts driving industry transformation. Satellite adopting new technologies like virtualisation, AI, operational aspect for growing constellation of satellites.
• NTN trends & opportunities – the projection of D2D and IoT were highlighted as key focus area shaping the competitive landscape. The Summit highlighted a multi-orbit approach to provide a variety of services and capabilities for different industries.
• Critical challenges & industry outlook – Discussions focused on overcoming operational hurdles, ensuring sustainability, and unlocking new growth opportunities.

Hosted by GSMA Intelligence’s Head of Research & Consulting, Tim Hatt, the event featured thought leadership from GSMA, Nordic Semiconductor, Skylo, China Unicom, MediaTek, SES Satellites, China Mobile International Limited, StarWin.

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