Telecom Operators Explore Space Networks Beyond Direct-to-Cell

Multinational telecom operators are paying close attention to space, with potential opportunities for collaboration and alternative network configurations beyond direct-to-cell connectivity. No specific companies or confirmed partnerships were identified.

Satellite networks could also support cellular backhaul, alongside delivering signals directly to phones. Much cellular backhaul still relies on point-to-point microwave links, suggesting multiple ways for telecom operators to engage with space networks.