Eutelsat, MediaTek & Airbus Make First 5G Satellite Connection
Eutelsat, MediaTek, and Airbus have successfully completed the world’s first 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connection over a commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite fleet using OneWeb.
The breakthrough trial, using MediaTek's NTN chipset and Airbus-built satellites, proves that standard 5G tech can talk to satellites, unlocking seamless integration between space and ground networks. It’s a big step towards ubiquitous 5G coverage, enabling everything from IoT and smartphones to EVs to stay connected, even where traditional networks can’t reach.
Eutelsat is leading the charge in 5G NTN innovation, laying the groundwork for Europe’s IRIS² constellation.