GSOA Releases 'New Satellite Technologies for Transformative Connectivity' paper

Kampala, Uganda July 2, 2024 - GSOA published the latest of its White Papers: “New Satellite Technologies for Transformative Connectivity” during the Global Symposium of Regulators 2024, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Kampala, Uganda. This insightful guide explores the innovative technologies and advancements that are driving the satellite communications industry forward.

This comprehensive paper highlights a range of new developments that are making satellite communications more versatile and cost-effective, meeting the increasing demand for seamless, reliable, and resilient connectivity.

These technological innovations are driving a new era for the connectivity and communications ecosystem, contributing to bridging the digital divide and helping achieve global inclusivity.

Digital connectivity is increasingly becoming the backbone of economic growth and societal development and innovation in satellite communications plays a critical role in helping achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As the ecosystem evolves rapidly, looking ahead, it is also critical to accompany this innovation with a flexible and predictable framework that encourages collaboration, investment and responds to  citizens’ needs.

“By leveraging industry expertise and increasing the dialogue with regulators, we can create innovative and agile policy frameworks, that can help deliver transformative connectivity around the world, including in unserved and underserved areas,” said Isabelle Mauro, Director General of GSOA. “This is about shaping a future where no one is left behind.”

Read the Full Paper New Satellite Technologies for Transformative Connectivity.

About GSOA

GSOA is the only global non-profit association of the entire satellite ecosystem that brings members together and serves as the premier platform for worldwide collaboration. As the only CEO-driven satellite association in the world, GSOA takes the lead in addressing global challenges, seizing opportunities, and providing a unified voice for the satellite industry.

GSOA is widely recognised as the representative body for satellite operators by international, regional, and national entities, including regulators, policymakers, standards-setting organizations like 3GPP, as well as international organizations such as the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and the World Economic Forum (WEF).