This SaT5G demonstration is about connectivity complementing terrestrial networks, such as broadband connectivity to home/office in underserved areas in combination with poor terrestrial wireless or wireline access technology. The demonstration addresses the need for remote area covrerage through digital divide resorption.
In terms of 5G functionalities, SaT5G investigates:
Location: Guildford (UK)
Date: Q4-2019
Partners involved: Avanti Communications Ltd (Coordinator), BT, i2CAT, Quortus Ltd, University of Surrey, VT iDirect Solutions Ltd
Other Partners: Airbus Defence and Space SAS, Broadpeak, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd, IMEC, OneAccess SA, SES Telecom SA, Thales Alenia Space (France), TNO, University of Oulu, Zodiac Inflight Innovations (TriaGnoSys GmbH)