Adoption strategies for 5G New Radio in non-terrestrial networks
02 September 2025 | Research
Strategy report | PPTX and PDF (6 slides) | Satellite–Telecoms Integration| Space Ground Segment
Fragmented standards, legacy systems and economic uncertainty have limited the adoption of 5G New Radio (NR) in non-terrestrial networks (NTNs). Satellite operators must use ready-to-scale 5G NR applications now to remain competitive, while piloting futureproof use cases with technologies such as software-defined radios (SDRs) and regenerative payloads.
This report provides:
- an overview of 5G NR adoption, why it matters and the current progress
- an analysis of the key challenges experienced by the satellite ecosystem in the adoption of 5G NR
- solutions for the various actors across the value chain to accelerate the adoption of 5G NR and optimise value extraction in the process
- information about how to navigate standards releases and insight into what might come ahead
- details of plans for real interoperability and why it is a commercial imperative.
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Ushua Prashant
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