3GPP approves Iridium's NB-IoT for NTN in Release 19 Work Plan for global 5G network.

Iridium Communications Inc. has been accepted by the 3GPP to incorporate Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) into its Release 19 Work Plan. This will enhance Iridium's NTN Direct℠ service, aiming to be the first global 5G NB-IoT offering. The service will enable various tech companies to utilize Iridium's network, promoting a low-latency experience for users worldwide.

September 25, 2024
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