The future of Satellite & NTN | Recording from MWC25

As satellite and non-terrestrial networks (NTN) move from pilots to commercial deployment, integration with mobile networks is accelerating. At GSMA Intelligence, we curate and host industry-leading discussions to explore these shifts, bringing together top experts and decision-makers to shape the conversation.

At MWC25’s Satellite & NTN Summit, our team had carefully planned and developed this session, selecting key topics, identifying expert speakers, and ensuring in-depth analysis of the evolving telco-satellite landscape. This session provided invaluable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and innovations driving global connectivity.

Key topics included:

• The convergence of satellite and mobile networks (4G, 5G, and beyond)
• Revenue potential in consumer, enterprise, and IoT segments
• The role of satellite in bridging connectivity gaps and enabling emergency response
• Competitive dynamics among satellite operators in the direct-to-device market
• Regulatory and policy considerations for scaling satellite-enabled services

Speakers: Tim Hatt – Head of Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence (Moderator)
Paul Jacobs – CEO, Globalstar
Nadine Allen – Global Head of Enterprise & Cloud, SES
Rika Nakazawa – Chief Commercial Innovation, NTT
Freddie Södergen – VP & Head of Technology & Strategy, Ericsson
Craig Brown – Director of Investment, UK Space Agency
Amina Boubendir – Head of Research & Standardisation, Airbus Defence and Space
Mohammad Marashi – SVP, Future Business & Innovation, SES
David Goldman – VP, Satellite Policy, SpaceX
Antje Williams – SVP, Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom AG
Daniel Gizinski – President, Satellite & Space Communications, Comtech
Anirban Chakraborty – EVP & Head Carrier Business Unit, Comtech
Scott Wisniewski – President, AST SpaceMobile
Laurent Jaffart – Director of Connectivity & Secure Communications, ESA - European Space Agency
Julie Kearney – Partner & Co-Chair, Space Exploration & Innovation, DLA Piper
Jean-Philippe Gillet – SVP, Media, Mobility & Networks, Intelsat
Sunil Patil – VP Product Management, Qualcomm

Watch this on-demand session to get expert insights on satellite communications, NTN, 5G, telco-satellite partnerships, IoT connectivity, and space-based mobile networks/

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