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First 5G Non-Terrestrial Network Connection Announced

Eutelsat, MediaTek and Airbus Collaborate on the Achievement

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Tom Patton
Feb 26, 2025
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The first successful trial of 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology over the Eutelsat OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites has been conducted by Eutelsat Group, MediaTek Inc. and Airbus Defense and Space.

"5G NTN will be a key feature of the IRIS2 constellation, and Eutelsat is at the forefront of this innovation and active member of the ecosyst…

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