Satellite Direct-to-Device: The Market Reality of Mobile-Satellite Service Spectrum

Thursday 30 July, 15:00 BST

Direct-to-device satellite connectivity has become a hot topic in the telecom industry, with major announcements, new partnerships and increasing commercial activity driving momentum across the industry. But beyond the headlines, what is the true state of the market today and how vital is spectrum to realizing the value of future services?

This webinar examines the evolving direct-to-device landscape through the lens of mobile-satellite service spectrum — the critical asset underpinning many of the industry’s most ambitious future deployments. We will assess the competitive positioning of major players such as SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, Globalstar/Amazon and Iridium, explore the latest regulatory developments in North America and Europe, and discuss why MSS spectrum is becoming increasingly strategic.

The session will also address the industry’s biggest challenge: the device ecosystem. Drawing on the latest market data, we will examine how many compatible devices are in the market today, where the ecosystem is heading, and what needs to happen for direct-to-device services to scale successfully.

Questions we will answer:

• What is the real state of the D2D market, including partnerships, commercial traction and overall market momentum?
• How is MSS spectrum shaping competition and strategy across leading satellite operators?
• What are the key MSS regulatory developments in North America and Europe, and who will be the winners and losers from Europe’s 2 GHz allocation?
• Why is MSS spectrum critical, and what services does it enable?
• Where does the device ecosystem stand today, and what is required to achieve mass-market adoption?

Featuring:

Luke Pearce, Principal Analyst

Joe Gardiner, Research Analyst

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