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Globalstar, Iridium, Skylo, Viasat: Here’s the Hype-Free Way to Think About the Satellite D2D Market

Industry leaders say true smartphone-grade broadband from satellites is still years away and will arrive first in specific verticals rather than as an immediate consumer replacement. Mobile network operators may be using D2D deployments as market probes, leaving business models and who ultimately pays for the service unresolved.

November 18, 2025
By: Peter B. de Selding

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