Imagine your phone automatically switching between a cell tower and a satellite without you even noticing, ensuring you never lose signal. This project builds a smart bridge that lets government agencies use different satellite networks and ground systems through one single device. It is like having a universal remote that manages all available space-based internet connections to keep emergency teams connected in the middle of nowhere.
Government satellite communications often suffer from rigid resource allocation and a lack of interoperability between different satellite operators and terrestrial networks. This creates connectivity gaps during critical emergency management scenarios in remote areas.
A new interface between G-HUB and 5G core networks, microservice-based management services, and a unified 5G NTN terminal supporting Ku and X bands.
If you are an emergency response agency dealing with communication blackouts in remote disaster zones — this project developed a unified 5G NTN terminal that allows seamless switching between satellite and terrestrial networks. This ensures coordination teams maintain connectivity without manual reconfiguration.
If you are a satellite network operator dealing with inefficient resource allocation for government users — this project developed a new interface between the G-HUB and 5G core networks. This allows for more flexible management of available capacity based on real-time user needs.
If you are a government communications provider dealing with fragmented hardware for different satellite bands — this project developed a unified terminal operating in Ku and X bands. This reduces the need for multiple devices when connecting to different space assets.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures are provided.
The project is currently in the validation phase using three trials to verify performance in critical scenarios, suggesting it is moving toward industrial readiness but is not yet fully scaled.
Based on available project data, there is no mention of specific IP or licensing agreements.
It integrates via a new interface between the G-HUB and 5G core network entities using microservice-based services for network management.
The project period runs from 2024-11-01 to 2027-10-31, indicating the development and trial phase occurs during this window.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 60% industry ratio, comprising 6 industrial partners out of 10 total members. This strong commercial presence, combined with 1 university and 1 research center across 3 countries (IT, ES, PT), suggests a high focus on practical application and market integration rather than pure theoretical research.
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