by Cameron Hill
Satellite D2D services are reshaping connectivity by enabling direct communication with standard smartphones. This research note explores the approaches of six key players in the industry, focusing on their spectrum strategies and commercial progress. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
This research note provides a regional breakdown of the evolving regulatory landscape for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services using IMT spectrum. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
PolicyTracker’s D2D-IMT benchmark profiles developments relating to the regulation and authorisation of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services based on mobile operators’ licensed frequencies. WRC-27 will consider this topic under Agenda Item 1.13, but regulatory work is already ongoing in some parts of the world to meet industry demand to launch D2D-IMT… Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
As interest in satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services continues to grow, competition for MSS spectrum is higher than ever, and satellite companies are moving towards hybrid spectrum strategies. Consolidation is also continuing as satellite companies seek to achieve a scale that will enable them to compete with SpaceX's Starlink and new… Read more...
by Laura Sear
After Viasat acquired Inmarsat, it became a global GEO satellite operator. But its future also lies in a multi-orbit and 4G/5G terrestrial strategy. Read more...
by Laura Sear
SES's acquisition of Intelsat was completed in July 2025; the resulting entity has a sizeable GEO constellation of 100 satellites, as well as 26 MEOs. The company is slowly shifting into a multi-orbit player by adding LEO satellites to its constellation. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
AST SpaceMobile is developing a LEO satellite constellation to provide broadband connectivity to unmodified smartphones. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Skylo is emerging as a significant player in the incipient satellite-based NTN market. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Mobile satellite operator Iridium is developing a 3GPP standards-based NTN solution for launch in the second half of 2026. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Globalstar has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, which plans to integrate Globalstar’s satellite systems into Amazon Leo’s future next-generation D2D constellation. Read more...