The Advent of 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks: Satellite Becomes an Option for Cellular Devices

As IoT deployments expand into remote, mobile, and geographically dispersed environments, satellite connectivity is becoming an increasingly important complement to traditional cellular networks. In this report from Transforma Insights, explore how 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standards are bringing satellite connectivity into the cellular ecosystem and creating new possibilities for standalone and hybrid satellite-cellular IoT deployments.

Download the report to discover:

• How 3GPP NTN is extending cellular connectivity beyond the reach of terrestrial networks
• The differences between satellite, cellular, and hybrid connectivity and where each approach fits
• How NTN can support IoT use cases across fleet, agriculture, mining, utilities, remote asset monitoring, and more
• The role of satellite as a resilient backup when terrestrial networks are unavailable
• Key considerations around coverage, performance, latency, cost, and device requirements