In April 2025, Viasat carried out the first national demonstration of direct-to-smartphone satellite connectivity (D2D) — using 3GPP Release 17 NTN standards and L-band spectrum — without relying on cell towers or fixed infrastructure.
This breakthrough opened the door to:
- Direct handset-to-handset communication in areas with no 4G/5G signal.
- IoT data transmission for sectors like agribusiness and transport, without additional hardware.
With only 18% of Brazil’s territory covered by mobile networks, this innovation represents a real bridge for millions still disconnected.
Viasat has already replicated the solution in India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, companies like Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Lynk Global are testing similar solutions enabling satellite communication on standard smartphones.
Opportunity & Impact:
- Carriers, OEMs, and integrators can lead this transformation in Brazil.
- Agriculture, logistics, and remote inspections gain secure and continuous connectivity.
- Globally, this technology could generate over USD 30 billion annually by 2035.
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