Satellite connectivity is no longer developed separately from mobile networks. Through standardisation led by 3GPP, space-based links are being integrated into 5G using the same architectural principles as terrestrial networks. The challenge is no longer alignment, but how quickly teams can turn standards into working systems.
Roughly 85% of the Earth’s surface has no cellular infrastructure.
Aviation, maritime, and remote operations need coverage where networks cannot be built.
Resilience depends on path diversity, which terrestrial networks alone cannot provide.
Cross-border services require network architectures that extend beyond national borders.
The increasing demand for seamless connectivity has led to the merging of satellite and terrestrial communications, creating fully integrated solutions that adhere to 3GPP standards such as 5G. By tapping into the capabilities of satellite communications, telecom operators are discovering new possibilities for network expansion and providing connectivity to areas that are either unserved or underserved.
Integrating terrestrial networks (TN) and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) is far from straightforward. To achieve success, several technical challenges, such as the Doppler effect, handover timing, and increased latency, must be addressed.
Testing and simulation tools are crucial for modeling, evaluating, and optimizing 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) services. These tools offer a controlled setting to confirm that the technology is adequately prepared to meet the demands of space-based communication.
Whether you’re collecting technical data for your business case, interested in conducting live or laboratory demonstrations, or seeking software solutions to commercially enable your service, we are here to assist you.
Learn more about our feasibility studies and demonstration capabilities.
Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) is on the fast track to becoming the first standardized technology to bridge the worlds of telecom and satcom.
Built on the 3GPP standards for 5G, NB-IoT is a secure, low-power, wide-area network technology. It offers both system and spectral efficiency and can support a connected device’s battery life of up to ten years across many use cases. NB-IoT is cost-efficient due to its low power consumption and the utilization of existing cellular networks. It can support a large number of devices per cell, making it ideal for massive IoT deployments.
5G NB-IoT NTN enables real-time, remote monitoring of agricultural conditions using ultra-low power sensors, optimizing resources, and improving yields with efficient data transmission and analytics.
This technology extends reliable, low-power connectivity to the maritime industry, facilitating global tracking, safety improvements, and logistical efficiencies through continuous satellite communication.
5G NB-IoT NTN provides critical data from remote infrastructure, supporting proactive maintenance, and ensuring integrity with its long-range, low-power communication capabilities.
With 5G NR NTN, satellite connectivity will complement terrestrial networks, merging non-terrestrial with terrestrial tech under the unified 5G standard. This breakthrough allows seamless network roaming and collaboration between mobile and satellite operators, unified by the 3GPP standard.
At Gatehouse Satcom, we are developing the critical physical layer of the gNodeB. Together with partners, we offer customers a complete NodeB software solution — ultimately giving you the opportunity to revolutionize standardized 5G connectivity, benefiting millions of people and industries alike.
Raphaela Teixeira
Sales Executive
I look forward to discuss your current roadmap for 5G NTN and show how we can help you strengthen it.
Please reach out to me or fill out this form to start a conversation.