The GSMA (Groupe Speciale Mobile Association) is an industry organization that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide. While not a space organization itself, GSMA actively collaborates with space agencies like ESA to integrate satellite communications with terrestrial mobile networks, including 5G and future 6G. They work to foster innovation and develop new technologies that leverage both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and they have launched initiatives aimed at providing funding and training to help the industry pioneer new solutions. GSMA's partnerships aim to extend connectivity to underserved communities and open up new revenue streams for telecommunications companies.
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Sateliot and Keysight jointly won the ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenge in early April 2026 for initial concepts for blockchain-backed anomaly detection.
On April 9, Sateliot and Keysight Technologies won the ESA and GSMA Foundry Challenge for a blockchain-enabled anomaly detection system for 5G non-terrestrial networks.
GSMA, the UK’s Ofcom, GSOA, and a Tanzanian regulator are involved in an ITU proposal to expand satellite direct-to-device spectrum.
Keysight Technologies and Sateliot won the fifth annual European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry Innovation Challenge.
Keysight Technologies and Sateliot won the fifth annual European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry Innovation Challenge on April 7, 2026.
Barbara Pareglio is senior technical director for Smart Mobility at GSMA.
GSMA industry data from late 2025 indicated that approximately 9% of Africa’s population lacked any mobile internet coverage.
MSSA expects the recommendations to support specification development from organizations like 3GPP and GSMA.
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has formed a collaboration with the GSMA to advance mobile satellite communications.
MSSA and GSMA aim to create an ecosystem for open, interoperable systems that connect terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.
Mark Dankberg, Chairman of MSSA, highlighted the transformative potential of the partnership with GSMA.
MSSA and GSMA will explore approaches to integrate Direct-to-Device (D2D) and Internet of Things (IoT) services via Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) satellites.
GSMA Intelligence identified $35,000,000,000 in revenue opportunities for satellite operators and service providers over the next decade.
GSMA Foundry and the European Space Agency will jointly launch a series of challenges starting with up to €15 million in ESA funding.
GSMA Intelligence estimates that innovations in satellite technology could generate an additional $30–35 billion in industry income by 2035.
ESA is expanding Lab Network Access for GSMA Foundry participants to collaborate at the 0.005 kg/0.006 kg Telecom Lab in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
GSMA Intelligence projects that $30–35 billion in additional satellite-driven income by 2035 would be equivalent to a 2.0–2.5% boost to the current mobile revenue base.
The European Space Agency and GSMA Foundry launched a series of initiatives at MWC Barcelona 2024 to help the mobile and satellite industries collaborate on developing new satellite and terrestrial network technologies.
ESA is expanding Lab Network Access for GSMA Foundry participants to collaborate at the ESA 0.005 kg/0.006 kg Hub in Harwell, United Kingdom.
GSMA Foundry launched the Non-Terrestrial Network (TN-NTN) Community to develop new projects and create a roadmap for future initiatives and activities.