MSSA and GSMA Will Partner on D2D/IoT Integration

The Mobile Satellite Services Association has inked an agreement with GSMA that will see the two "explore cutting-edge approaches" to integrating direct-to-device and IoT services via mobile satellite service satellites, they said Tuesday. Their collaboration will revolve around 3rd Generation Partnership Project standards. “Our collaboration with MSSA is based on the shared objective of reaching new benchmarks for global connectivity," GSMA Chief Technology Officer Alex Sinclair said. "By combining our strengths, we are laying the foundation for a future where satellite and terrestrial networks are fully integrated to provide unparalleled service and coverage.”