Subj : Telefnica wants to launch the first 5G roaming connection for spa
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Aug 02 2023 12:00:03

Telefnica wants to launch the first 5G roaming connection for space

Date:
Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:49:06 +0000

Description:
The telco plans to offer the 5G in space service commercially in 2024.

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Sateliot has teamed up with Telefnica to extend the reach of 5G networks into 
space. 

In a press release, the two companies stated this is a first in 
telecommunications history. 

Detailing the achievement, the two companies said they recently ran a test in 
which they extended the coverage of Telefnicas terrestrial 5G network through 
standard GSMA roaming, using Sateliots satellite network. The test was 
overseen by the European Space Agency (ESA). Store & Forward 

During the test, the team used a regular SIM card, plugged into an Internet 
of Things (IoT) device. That device managed to seamlessly switch to Sateliots 
network of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, making the trial a success. 

The conclusion of the test is that a standard roaming connection can be 
authenticated using Telefnicas core network even when its going through a 
non-terrestrial network. An important cog in this machine comes in the form 
of Store & Forward, Sateliots proprietary two-step authentication process 
that stores data when the satellite is not in position to connect with a 
ground station, and then releases it when it is. Read more 

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Sateliot has achieved an important milestone by successfully demonstrating 
the integration of Low-Earth orbit and NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) with 
roaming capabilities in Store&Forward mode, along with two-step 
authentication into a 5G cellular network, said Antonio Franchi, Head of 
Space for 5G and 6G Strategic Programme at the ESA. 

Telefnica announced the solution will be offered commercially next year, 
providing everywhere-in-the-planet connectivity for IoT devices. 

The telecommunications firm wants to be the first mobile network operator 
offering narrowband IoT connectivity around the globe. 

This is the culmination of years of studies and developments of our Store & 
Forward two-step authentication procedure that gives Sateliot a unique 
position to establish roaming extension for NB-IoT NTN delay tolerant 
applications. We are in front of a game changer in future 3GPP networks that 
will reduce costs based on low density constellations and reduced ground 
segment infrastructure, minimizing the impact in space and reducing time to 
market, said Sateliots chief technology officer Marco Guadalupi. These are 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/telefonica-wants-to-launch-the-first-5g
-roaming-connection-for-space


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