The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA), launched in February 2024, is a non-profit industry association focused on advancing global mobile connectivity for Direct-to-Device (D2D) and IoT services by integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTN). MSSA aims to create a global ecosystem utilizing L- and S-band spectrum already allocated and licensed for mobile satellite services, facilitating satellite connectivity into consumer mobile devices. The association partners with organizations like ESA, GSMA, and 5GAA and its founding members include Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace and Yahsat. MSSA's efforts involve developing technical specifications, advocating for regulatory frameworks, and coordinating standards to support MSS-based services, aligning with 3GPP mobile standards to expand coverage for mobile network operators and digital service providers.
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The Mobile Satellite Services Association supports Ligado’s FCC application.
Founding members of the Mobile Satellite Services Association include Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, and Omnispace.
Space42 holds a seat on the Mobile Satellite Services Association board.
Viasat is a founding member of the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA).
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has released new strategic recommendations for standards-based and interoperable non-terrestrial network (NTN) solutions.
Viasat is a founding member of the Mobile Satellite Services Association to advance open architecture standards-based direct-to-device connectivity.
OQ Technology has joined the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA).
Viasat was a founder member of the new Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA).
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has formed a collaboration with the GSMA to advance mobile satellite communications.
Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace, and Yahsat created the Mobile Satellite Services Association on 2024-02-09 as a non-profit to harmonize Mobile Satellite Services for integration with standardized devices.