OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum
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Germany's large mobile operators rely on satellites to close the last loopholes. O2 is planning initial tests with an approach that could benefit many customers.
OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum
Luxembourg’s OQ Technology plans to test direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity next year in Germany using a local telco’s cellular spectrum, setting up a challenge to U.S.-led services in the emerging market. The post OQ Technology plans direct-to-smartphone demo with cellular spectrum appeared first on SpaceNews.
OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany to Test Direct-to-Smartphone Satellite Links Using Mobile Spectrum
By Marc Kavinsky, Lead Editor at IoT Business News. OQ Technology and Telefónica Germany plan to demonstrate two-way satellite communications directly to standard smartphones using terrestrial mobile spectrum. The test is relevant for Europe’s emerging non-terrestrial network strategy because it links LEO satellites, licensed operator frequencies and unmodified consumer devices. Direct-to-device satellite connectivity is moving from a question o…
Germany’s O2 taps OQ to kick off direct-to-device trials
Operator lays out D2D testing plans with OQ, seeking to explore how non-terrestrial networks could help it to overcome tower rollout challenges in hard-to-reach areas. Tie-up adds OQ to Telefónica Group’s growing roster of “digitally sovereign” satellite partners …
Luxembourg's OQ Technology and Telefónica Deutschland will collaborate in the future on mobile phone communications via satellites.
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