Airbus and Keysight will develop and test open, standards-based 5G non-terrestrial network technologies including regenerative LEO payloads to enable broadband and direct-to-handheld services.
Satellite-to-cellphone news: NTN satellite base station targets enterprises
ST Engineering iDirect and Capgemini are developing 5G NTN satellite base stations to extend enterprise cellular connectivity using both 3GPP and non-3GPP approaches.
WSJ: Apple wants to bring satellite maps to its iPhone and Watch users
Apple plans expanded satellite features including satellite Maps, developer APIs, indoor connectivity, photo messaging, and 5G NTN support, dependent on Globalstar upgrades.
GSA: NTN operator-satellite partnerships now in 80 territories | Computer Weekly
Satellite connectivity is transitioning from niche to mainstream, with nearly 200 operator-satellite partnerships worldwide and multiple operators launching commercial 5G non‑terrestrial services.