Chipmaker MediaTek will showcase its revolutionary satellite connectivity technology during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023. The company made this known via a press release that outlined the particulars of the new tech.

MediaTek says it is working to bring reliable connectivity everywhere with two-way satellite communications implemented using smartphones and other devices. The Taiwanese company will be demonstrating the 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology for two-way satellite communications. MediaTek will also showcase its 5G New Radio NTN (NR-NTN) technology to be deployed in satellite-enabled devices. The first smartphones with this new technology are also launching and more device launches are on the horizon.

Satellite networks are increasingly considered to bridge the existing gaps in mobile networks. They offer a more reliable way for devices to communicate in remote locations. Satellite-enabled smartphones hold lots of promise and expand the reach of mobile networks. The biggest market for the 3GPP NTN technology is smartphones. There is however a growing demand for new technology in IoT applications and the automotive industry.

MediaTek says that two-way satellite communication will usher us into a new era of connectivity and open up new possibilities. MediaTek’s MT6825 standalone chipsets are based on 3GPP NTN technology and can be integrated into any smartphone. MediaTek will target both IoT-NTN and NR-NTN. IoT-NTN is designed for low-data rate connections, while NR-NTN supports video calls.

MediaTek is partnering with Bullit to release the world’s first commercial devices with 3GPP NTN technology. The MT6825 chipset will connect to the Bullit Satellite Connect Platform. The new MediaTek chipset is a standalone product and will be compatible with a wide range of smartphone brands. More illuminating details of the new MediaTek satellite technologies will be showcased during MWC 2023 from February 27.

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