5G in the sky
The 5G era is here. Multigigabit speeds, ultra-low latency, and virtually unlimited capacity promise vast opportunities for innovation.
Now, these powerful benefits are within reach of both enterprises and consumers, with 1.8 billion 5G connections expected by 2025*.
Our powerful combination of Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit and Geostationary Earth Orbit constellations creates a fast and cost-effective 5G journey for all.
*GSMA. (2022, 15 March). Mobile Momentum: 5G connections to surpass 1 billion in 2022, says GSMA.
Extraordinary possibilities
As 5G investment nears a trillion dollars, what are the opportunities?
…But we are.
To launch 5G in rural and remote areas, a satellite network must deliver:
Satellite-enabled 5G and cloud computing
Could you be one of the first mobile networks to offer remote customers cloud-ready connectivity? 5G-ready satellite networks ensure that mobile operators deliver the full power of the cloud to any customer in any location.
Their capacity, availability, and speed enables the transfer of huge amounts of data for processing, analysis, and storage on cloud-based platforms. 5G networks also support edge and fog computing - efficient local processing of data before it is transferred to the cloud.
Case Study: The Cloud in a Crisis
The cloud plays an invaluable role in crisis situations, enabling governments to access critical data, facilitate response efforts, and ensure safety.
It's essential for geographies prone to natural disaster, such as Taiwan. Our O3b MEO technology guarantees its government access to cloud services during sustained network disruption, while meeting highly specific performance and security requirements.
5G crisis recovery in Taiwan - Read the blog
Satellite communications virtualisation programme
Network virtualisation enables operators to allocate resources to specific 5G customers or devices, using software alone – no complex hardware adjustments needed.
SES and Microsoft are creating the world's first fully virtualised satellite communications ground network, focusing on software-defined hubs, customer edge terminals, new virtual network functions, edge cloud applications, and more. It will align cloud and satellite network architectures to bridge the gap between terrestrial and non-terrestrial connectivity networks.
Transforming industries with 5G
5G will propel remote industries into the digital era. For the first time, sectors such as energy, government and mining can seriously consider the cloud technology that has already transformed rivals.
New possibilities for mining, energy and government
Future-proof networks
For the unique requirements of 5G, MEO satellites provide the ideal combination of low latency, ultra-high throughput, bidirectional link performance, and the ability to achieve coverage of 95% of the world’s population.
O3b mPOWER, our next-generation MEO constellation, supports future-proof applications by delivering seamless, universal 5G coverage. With O3b mPOWER, MNOs can take their 5G strategy further by de-risking the investment and reducing 5G deployments costs.
Enabling 5G with O3b mPOWER
SES’s O3b MEO constellation and next-generation O3b mPOWER satellite communications system provide unparalleled performance and dedicated connectivity from any site to any cloud service provider.
Dive into the details
Everything you need to know about bringing 5G to your customers.
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The first live UHD broadcast using VVC
Every decade, a new video encoding scheme is developed. Today, VVC (Versatile Video Coding) promises more-efficient video delivery.
The next-gen satellite system supercharging 5G
O3b mPOWER arrives just in time to boost 5G acceleration beyond urban centres with its unbeatable reach, high throughput, and low latency.
Helping partners test satellite-enabled 5G
SES is opening up new options for mobile operators who are unaware of how satellite could seamlessly extend the reach of their networks.
