Role of Space-Based Communications in 5G Era

The mobile industry has entered the era of 5G communications. New standards are being finalized, testbeds are proving technology worldwide, and the first commercial services have recently been launched. 5G will enhance mobile services for consumers and enable new application to serve a wide range of sectors, from healthcare to education and manufacturing to transportation.

5G gives the satellite industry the ultimate opportunity to get out of its place and offer a wide range of services to satellite service providers while enabling mobile and fiber operators to take advantage of its satellite connectivity to expand coverage areas and offload their network through critical functionalities like multicasting, backhauling, and mobility access where the satellite has better access technology.

The evolution of 5G is potentially important for the mobile industry. But the highlight