With 5G NTN pushing satellites into the heart of mobile connectivity, we explore how vendors are positioning themselves to capture the next wave of demand
The satellite industry is entering a bold new era with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), pushing connectivity far beyond traditional terrestrial limits. Vendors including Ericsson, All. Space, Kratos and OQ, whom we interviewed for this edition, are testing 5G NTN solutions and laying the groundwork for the next generation of global connectivity. While commercial rollouts remain a few years away, these developments signal a major shift in how enterprises, governments and industrial sectors will access reliable coverage anywhere on the planet.
Real-world satellite innovations are making a huge impact in the market. In MENA, Eutelsat is launching its Majjane platform, which delivers live TV and on-demand video directly to smartphones without relying on internet or mobile data, demonstrating the power of DVBNative IP to bridge digital gaps at scale. Cofactr is transforming aerospace supply chains, using AI to provide real-time visibility across multi-tier Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring resilience, compliance and operational efficiency in industries where every component counts.
Türksats CEO talks about Türkiyes first fully domestically developed communications satellite, showing how national ambitions are driving technological independence and expanding global coverage.
Earth Observation is also gaining momentum. Initiatives across the GCC demonstrate how satellite capabilities can drive environmental monitoring, strategic planning and infrastructure insights, highlighting the growing commercial and societal impact of space-based intelligence.
Together, these stories illustrate an industry awakening. NTN trials, satellite-powered VOD, AI-driven supply chains, and EO programmes are converging to redefine connectivity, access and intelligence.
For this IBC issue, we conducted extensive interviews with these companies and others, bringing you the latest on emerging market trends, technical breakthroughs and MENA-specific insights. Hope you enjoy reading it. See you at the show.
