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Telefónica turns to R&D to reinforce space platform credentials

2026-10-30T16:12:00

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Source: Telefónica

The operator is participating in two R&D schemes that focus on integrating terrestrial and orbital networks and may provide tech backup for the operator as it jostles for a major supporting role in delivery of next-gen satellite services. 

This article includes:

  • Themes: 5G-Advanced; 6G; Direct-to-device (D2D); Mobile satellite services (MSS); Multi-orbit connectivity; Non-terrestrial networks (NTN); Satellite connectivity; Terrestrial-satellite convergence.
  • Events: Network X.
  • People: Eduardo Ariste; Idoya Arteagabeitia González; Manuel Núñez Sanz.
  • Geographic: Brazil; Europe; Germany; Spain; UK.
  • Organisations: Airbus; AST SpaceMobile; Centre of Technology and Telecommunications of Catalonia; Deutsche Telekom; European Commission; European Space Agency (ESA); German Aerospace Centre; Hispasat; Indra; Inster; ND SatCom; OQ Technology; Orange; Picosats; Satellite Connect Europe; Sateliot; Skylo; Starlink; Telefónica; Telefónica Deutschland; Telefónica España; Telefónica|Vivo; University of Malaga; Virgin Media O2; Vodafone.

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