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MediaTek

TW

聯發科技股份有限公司

MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor company that develops innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for various applications, including mobile, home entertainment, connectivity, and IoT products. Recently, MediaTek has been involved in pioneering efforts to integrate 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) using LEO satellites, partnering with companies like Eutelsat and Airbus to enable satellite broadband for 5G devices. This work aims to create seamless interoperability between terrestrial and satellite networks, opening new markets for smartphones, automotive, and IoT sectors.

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Hsinchu, Taiwan
www.mediatek.com
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MediaTek integrated NTN capabilities into its Dimensity Auto platform.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Apr 22, 2026Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets

MediaTek demonstrated the world's first 5G NR-NTN video call at MWC 2026.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Apr 22, 2026Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets

MediaTek's chipsets support 3GPP Release 17 and Release 18 standards.

CapabilityValue 3.5Apr 22, 2026Market Dynamics and Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) Chipsets

Qualcomm and MediaTek are integrating satellite support into consumer chipsets to expand the addressable base for direct-to-device services.

GrowthCapabilityValue 3.0Apr 19, 2026Geographic Hotspots: Where Demand Is Accelerating

Skylo leverages existing cellular chipsets and works with Qualcomm, Samsung, and MediaTek alongside software-defined non-terrestrial network standards.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 23, 2026Satellite Technology of the Year Nominees for 2025

MediaTek designed the user equipment for the test.

CapabilityValue 2.0Nov 3, 2025Latest News

MediaTek is working with Inmarsat GEO satellites to support 0.005 kg innovation across multiple markets including smartphones.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 3.0Apr 17, 2023MediaTek + Inmarsat join forces on two-way, SATCOM direct to smartphones, IOT devices + cars

MediaTek contributes to 3GPP NTN standards and provides 0.005 kg NTN technology used in the MediaTek–Inmarsat collaboration.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 13, 2023MediaTek and Inmarsat Partner to Enable Two-Way Satellite Communications for Smartphones and IoT Devices

The MediaTek 0.005 kg NTN technology is operating on Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band satellite network as part of the collaboration.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Apr 13, 2023MediaTek and Inmarsat Partner to Enable Two-Way Satellite Communications for Smartphones and IoT Devices

On 2023-04-12, Inmarsat and Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek planned to jointly develop technologies to enable more mass market devices to connect directly to Inmarsat’s satellite network.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 12, 2023Inmarsat and MediaTek expand direct-to-device partnership

British ruggedized handset maker Bullitt unveiled Android smartphones that can connect to L-band satellites operated by Inmarsat and other geostationary operators in partnership with Skylo and MediaTek.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 4.2Mar 3, 2023Viasat to enter direct-to-device market with Ligado Networks

With MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN-standard modem and Skylo’s NTN service, smartphone and IoT manufacturers can develop devices, sensors, and wearables with built-in satellite connectivity.

CapabilityRelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Feb 16, 2023MediaTek and Skylo Collaborate on Next-Gen 3GPP NTN Satellite Solutions

MediaTek is working with Skylo to ensure the chipsets it manufactures are compliant with industry standards and compatible with Skylo’s commercial satellite network.

RelationshipsLegalValue 3.0Feb 14, 2023MediaTek + Skylo collaborate for nexgen 3GPP NTN satellite solutions on smartphones + wearables

MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN-standard modem combined with Skylo’s NTN service enables smartphone and IoT manufacturers to develop devices, sensors, and wearables with built-in satellite connectivity.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.2Feb 14, 2023MediaTek + Skylo collaborate for nexgen 3GPP NTN satellite solutions on smartphones + wearables

Bullitt, in partnership with MediaTek, plans to release a smartphone 2023 that can send and receive texts globally via existing satellites in geostationary orbit.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 7, 2023Spectrum strategy divides emerging direct-to-smartphone market

Bullitt and Skylo engineering teams worked together with MediaTek over the past two years to develop a 3GPP standards-based approach to satellite NTN direct-to-device connectivity.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Jan 7, 2023Skylo’s Direct-to-Device satellite service is engaged for Bullit’s smartphones

Bullitt has worked with chipmaker MediaTek for 18 months to develop a hybrid smartphone that connects to satellites.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 3.5Nov 29, 2022UK firm to release GEO-compatible smartphone early next year

MediaTek successfully tested narrowband IoT technology over Inmarsat’s Alphasat in geostationary orbit in August.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Jun 8, 2021Skylo launches connected device services in India on Inmarsat network

Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek successfully tested narrowband IoT technology over Alphasat, the L-band GEO satellite operated by U.K.-based Inmarsat, in August.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Apr 22, 2021OQ Technology secures launches for propriety satellites as connected device market ramps up
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