Imagine your phone could switch between a cell tower and a satellite as easily as switching Wi-Fi networks, without ever dropping a call. It creates a giant 3D web of connectivity that covers every inch of the planet, including the middle of the ocean or deep forests. An AI brain manages the traffic automatically so the system stays fast and uses very little power.
Current mobile networks are expensive to deploy in remote areas and suffer from coverage gaps. Existing satellite options are often too slow or require specialized equipment rather than standard handheld devices.
A 3D network architecture including a unified waveform, a zero-touch orchestrator for AI management, and a flexible payload system for satellites.
If you are a network operator dealing with expensive infrastructure costs in rural areas — this project developed a hybrid satellite-terrestrial system that targets a 95% reduction in Total Cost of Ownership. This allows you to reach 100% coverage without building thousands of physical towers.
If you are a shipping company dealing with dead zones in the open ocean — this project developed direct handheld access for non-terrestrial networks. This ensures 99.99999% service continuity for crews and cargo tracking regardless of location.
If you are a rescue agency dealing with destroyed ground infrastructure during crises — this project developed a self-evolving network that adapts to traffic without human intervention. This provides 99.99999% reliability for critical communications when towers are offline.
The project targets a 95% reduction in Total Cost of Ownership compared to current terrestrial-only deployments.
Yes, the objective is to achieve 100% network coverage through the integration of terrestrial, aerial, and space domains.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project includes a techno-economic analysis and market exploitation plan for three use cases.
The system targets an energy-efficiency gain that is 3 times higher than current state-of-the-art infrastructure.
The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-03-31, suggesting the technology is currently in the development and experimentation phase.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 8 industrial partners (62% ratio), including 5 SMEs, across 10 countries. This strong commercial presence, combined with 3 universities and 2 research centers, indicates a high focus on market viability and practical application rather than pure academic research.
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