Non-terrestrial networks are communication networks that use satellites and other airborne platforms instead of only ground-based infrastructure to provide wireless connectivity, which matters for enterprises that require coverage, resilience, and connectivity in remote locations or beyond standard terrestrial network reach.
January 21, 2026
Iridium Communications Inc. completed on-air testing of Iridium NTN Direct and linked the activity to beta and commercial plans in 2026.
January 9, 2026
Keysight Technologies, Inc. and Samsung Electronics demonstrated a live NR-NTN connection that validated SAT-to-SAT mobility and interoperability.
December 11, 2025
Nordic Semiconductor launched the nRF9151 SMA Development Kit and released firmware adding NB‑IoT NTN support.
November 6, 2025
Commercial launch of Iridium NTN Direct with Vodafone IoT in 2026 aims to improve IoT coverage in remote areas including emergency services.
October 31, 2025
The APSCC 2025 Conference will bring together over 25 countries to discuss multi-orbit collaboration and satellite operations advancements.
September 22, 2025
SASE revenue reaches $2.7 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 22% increase driven by integrated technologies.