Satellite and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Summit | MWC Doha 2025

The Satellite and NTN Summit at MWC Doha 2025 brought together industry leaders to explore how satellite networks are reshaping global mobile coverage, enabling IoT, and creating new revenue opportunities.

GSMA Intelligence analysts opened the session with in-depth analysis, highlighting the rapid growth of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, the expansion of direct-to-device (D2D) services, and the complementary role of satellite partnerships for mobile operators worldwide.

From pilots to full commercial launches, this summit explored the strategies telcos and satellite providers are using to expand coverage, reach underserved regions, and deliver innovative services.

Key Insights You'll Gain:

• How satellite networks are moving from trials to commercial deployments by 2025–2026
• Direct-to-device services extending coverage to 500M+ people and billions of IoT devices
• Technological innovations in satellites, chipsets, and mobile devices
• Business strategies for telcos and satellite providers in consumer, enterprise, and IoT markets
• Competitive landscape and market trends to watch over the next 3–5 years
• Satellite applications for emergency response and disaster recovery

Featured Keynotes & Panelists:

• Ilya Polshakov, Chief New Business Officer, Kyivstar
• Jassem Nasser, Chief Business Development Officer, Space42
• Afke Schaart, EVP International Affairs, Eutelsat
• Saher Abudaqar, Managing Director – MENA, SES
• Cyril Anand, CEO, Starlink Qatar
• Ali Cheema, Director of Spectrum Regulations, Ericsson
• Johan Borsjo, Head of Network Engineering, Ooredoo
• Hasan Iftikhar, Partner, Deloitte
• Moderator: Tim Hatt, Head of Research & Consulting, GSMA Intelligence