The envisioned 5G ecosystem will be composed of heterogeneous networks based on
different technologies and communication means, including satellite communication …

In the context of next generation 5G networks, the satellite industry is clearly committed to
revisit and revamp the role of satellite communications. As major drivers in the evolution of …

With the increasing global communication demands and the development of Internet of
Things (IoT), extending the connectivity to rural and remote areas has become imperative for …

The 3rd Generation Partnership Program (3GPP) standardization has recognized the
relevance of integrating a non-terrestrial (ie, sat-ellite-based) segment into the ubiquitous 5G …

Thanks to their inherent advantages including large radio coverage and less dependence
on terrestrial infrastructures, space and aerial networks can play an important role in 5G for …

Satellite networks have traditionally been considered for specific purposes. Recently, new
satellite technologies have been pushed to the market enabling high-performance satellite …

5G systems have started field trials, and deployment plans are being formulated, following
completion of comprehensive standardization efforts and the introduction of multiple …

The fifth-generation (5G) wireless communication systems development has brought out a
paradigm shift using advanced technologies, eg, softwarization, virtualization, ultra …

This paper presents initial results available from the European Commission Horizon 2020
5G Public Private Partnership Phase 2 project “SaT5G”(Satellite and Terrestrial Network for …

The 5G ecosystem is radically shifting Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
towards a system directly tailored and optimised to support vertical markets and services. In …