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flag Sharp wins Japan’s top tech award for its 5G satellite terminal enabling high-speed internet via LEO satellites.

flag Sharp Corp. has won Japan’s top tech award for its 5G NTN-compatible satellite terminal, enabling high-speed internet in remote or disaster-stricken areas via Low Earth Orbit satellites. flag The device, developed using 5G standards and Sharp’s smartphone tech, achieved a world-first in February 2025 by connecting to a LEO satellite. flag It supports seamless switching between satellite and cellular networks, offers compact design, lower costs, and advanced features like network slicing for low-latency uses. flag Funded by Japan’s NICT, the terminal is set for commercial rollout, with Sharp showcasing it at CEATEC 2025 in Chiba from October 14–17.

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