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MWC 2026: Non-Terrestrial Networks Shift From Hype To Commercial Reality
In the near term, D2D may remain a niche service for messaging and emergencies rather than a true extension of the mobile broadband experience. According to GSMA Intelligence, as of December 2025, 118 mobile operators had established satellite service partnerships, with 33 of those services already live - an increase of five in the last quarter alone.
In the near term, D2D may remain a niche service for messaging and emergencies rather than a true extension of the mobile broadband experience. According to GSMA Intelligence, as of December 2025, 118 mobile operators had established satellite service partnerships, with 33 of those services already live - an increase of five in the last quarter alone.