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€100 Million Initiative to Enhance Global Satellite Connectivity

3/4/2026

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The European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry launched a funding initiative of up to €100 million to boost global connectivity through satellite and ground networks.
The ESA and GSMA Foundry announced the program at the 2026 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The initiative targets four challenges: optimizing AI in Non-Terrestrial Networks; enabling Direct-to-Device connections; establishing hybrid 5G/6G hubs; and fostering 6G innovation to drive improvements in remote connectivity.

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The European Space Agency (ESA) and GSMA Foundry launched a funding initiative of up to €100 million to boost global connectivity through satellite and ground networks.
The ESA and GSMA Foundry announced the program at the 2026 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The initiative targets four challenges: optimizing AI in Non-Terrestrial Networks; enabling Direct-to-Device connections; establishing hybrid 5G/6G hubs; and fostering 6G innovation to drive improvements in remote connectivity.