"The latest report on the global status of 5G non-terrestrial, networks (NTN) and satellite connectivity from the GSA has revealed that satellite connectivity is moving from niche to mainstream, whether in rural broadband or direct-to-cell use cases, with nearly 200 publicly announced operator-satellite partnerships in almost 100 countries and territories - of these, 34 operators have launched commercial services. The Non-terrestrial 5G networks and satellite"
"The study found that by August 2025, there were 170 publicly announced operator-satellite partnerships in 80 countries and territories, with 34 operators in 25 markets having launched commercial services. In terms of those driving the provider landscape, it was no surprise to see Starlink as having gained the highest orbit sealing with 44 partnerships, followed by AST SpaceMobile and Lynk."
"As an indication of how the Elon Musk-led firm was shaping the market, only weeks ago DE-CIX India said it was making history as the country's first internet exchange platform to add Starlink to its interconnection ecosystem. In July 2025, Virgin Atlantic announced plans to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity, offered free of charge for its Flying Club members, creating a digitally connected cabin, across its entire fleet."
Satellite connectivity is moving from niche to mainstream across rural broadband and direct-to-cell use cases, supported by nearly 200 publicly announced operator-satellite partnerships in almost 100 countries and territories, with 34 operators having launched commercial services. By August 2025 there were 170 publicly announced operator-satellite partnerships in 80 countries and territories, with 34 operators in 25 markets offering commercial services. Starlink leads provider partnerships with 44 agreements, followed by AST SpaceMobile and Lynk. Starlink has been added to DE-CIX India and will be used by Virgin Atlantic for in-flight connectivity for Flying Club members. AST SpaceMobile plans to launch 45–60 satellites by 2026 to enable continuous coverage in the US, Europe and Japan.
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