MSSA Insights
Insights from MSSA Members About the Emerging Ecosystem for D2D and Other Advanced NTN Services.
Dive into the MSSA Insights, where we share expert perspectives, industry trends, thought leadership, and updates shaping the world of mobile satellite services. MSSA Insights is a resource for members, partners, and anyone interested in the future of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity.
Designing More Efficient Multi-Service NTN Systems
One of the new topics covered in the MSSA’s MSS Reference Architecture 2.0 is how satellite systems can support both 5G NR and NB-IoT within a shared non-terrestrial network (NTN) architecture. This matters because, as NTN D2D networks evolve from supporting limited...
MSSA Momentum and Membership Growth
MSSA continues to cement its vital role within the global connectivity ecosystem, driven by its expanding membership that spans both satellite and terrestrial sectors. As the demand for seamless, resilient D2D and NTN connectivity grows, the Association serves as a...
Use Case: Demonstrating Advanced NTN Connectivity for the Automotive Sector in Brazil
As satellite‑enabled connectivity continues to expand beyond sectors like maritime and agriculture, opportunities are emerging for land‑based industries as well. This Viasat case study demonstrates how satellite services can enhance connected vehicle operations in...
Use Case: Delivering Resilient IoT Connectivity for Mission-Critical Applications Across Canada’s Vast and Challenging Coverage Landscape
This case study from Terrestar Solutions highlights a key step toward enabling resilient, always‑available IoT services across Canada’s diverse and challenging coverage landscape. It focuses on the commercial deployment of a Hybrid IoT connectivity solution that...
Use Case: Enabling Advanced NTN Services, Including Global D2D, Using MSS Spectrum
This use case from Qualcomm demonstrates how 3GPP‑standardized MSS L‑ and S‑bands enable reliable worldwide connectivity. It addresses the coverage gap across rural, maritime, and remote regions where billions of users and IoT devices lack access to terrestrial...
MSSA Reference Architecture: Service Realization
Previously, we discussed Roaming and Network Sharing. In this final article of the series, we turn to service realization and how NTN enables 5G services such as voice, messaging, and data. Service realization brings 5G experiences to space. Messaging, voice, and data...
MSSA Reference Architecture: Roaming and Network Sharing in NTN
Previously, we discussed Resource Management in NTN. Now, let’s examine how network selection, ID management, and roaming agreements enable global connectivity. Network Selection and Network ID Management Managing connectivity across multiple satellite orbits and...
MSSA Reference Architecture: Resource Management in NTN
In our previous post, Enabling End-to-End Service Delivery, we explored MSSA’s role and introduced our Reference Architecture, including how we address each component within the service chain to enable end-to-end service delivery. Today, we’ll dive into Resource...
MSSA Reference Architecture: Enabling End-to-End Service Delivery
In our previous post, we introduced the paradigm shift driven by NTN [read here]. Today, we’ll focus on MSSA’s mission and our Reference Architecture, the blueprint for seamless global connectivity. The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) and its members...
The Paradigm Shift — Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Connecting Everyone to Everything, Everywhere
Welcome to our new article series exploring the future of mobile connectivity through Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) based on the Association’s MSS Reference Architecture. This series dives into how satellite and terrestrial networks are coming together to deliver...