Session 7

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Panel argues that satellite–terrestrial convergence is practical now: regulators adopt SCS rules (March 2024) enabling satellite direct-to-handset use of terrestrial bands, standards work via 3GPP Release 17 integrates NTN into 5G, and operators deploy narrowband IoT from GEO while exploring LEO for high throughput. Evidence: rescue cases (hikers located after 13 km hike, 1,660 m ascent, 24‑hour retrieval; Lāhainā wildfire rescues), GSMA data (Europe coverage gap ~2%, usage gap ~19%), EU white paper cites “satellite” 18 times; RSPG opinion due mid‑2025.

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1. 0:00Converged connectivity intro
2. 1:07Panel overview
3. 2:29EU Commission’s connectivity vision
4. 11:17FCC space coverage initiative
5. 18:19GSMA hybrid connectivity
6. 25:06Viasat direct-to-device innovations
7. 30:10Regulatory challenges
8. 47:24Latency vs space sustainability
9. 53:23Market disruption future
10. 57:22Adoption timeline next steps