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Telefónica, Sateliot 5G connectivity deal coverage expansion into remote environments and support critical use cases, such as industrial IoT and infrastructure monitoring, as well as logistics, energy, maritime, and security services. We believe

Telefónica España has signed a collaboration agreement with Sateliot, a leading operator in 5G NTN IoT satellite telecommunications, to apply 5G NR( New Radio) technology in the space domain. This will expand coverage to remote, maritime, and unconnected areas while also supporting the deployment of critical services for security and defence applications.

This collaboration focuses on the development of solutions based on the 5G New Radio Non- Terrestrial Networks( NR-NTN) standard, enhancing current 5G NB-IoT( Narrow Band – Internet of Things) capabilities. Thanks to this partnership, a new hybrid architecture is being created that combines terrestrial mobile networks with low Earth orbit( LEO) satellites. This approach will extend existing terrestrial networks and 5G tactical bubbles and introduce new capabilities in strategic sectors.
The agreement also includes the joint development of technological pilots and advanced 5G NR satellite connectivity functionalities aimed at critical communications, in order to validate interoperability between different types of networks and strengthen resilience and global coverage in complex scenarios.
Within this framework, Sateliot will contribute its satellite connectivity platform based on LEO satellites for its 5G NTN IoT telecommunications capabilities and services, while Telefónica will contribute to the adaptation of 5G NR for the defence and security sector, including integration capabilities with terrestrial 5G networks and the interoperability required for military applications. According to Javier López Gutiérrez, Director of Defense and Security at Telefónica España,“ the combination of Sateliot’ s
“ The combination of Sateliot’ s satellite capabilities and our 5G SA bubble deployments will allow us to extend terrestrial connectivity into the space domain.”
satellite capabilities and our 5G SA bubble deployments will allow us to extend terrestrial connectivity into the space domain, strengthening coverage and resilience in critical environments. This approach also lays the groundwork for future‘ Direct to Device’ capabilities, expanding connectivity beyond traditional environments.”
For Jaume Sanpera, CEO and founder of Sateliot,“ this alliance is a strategic step to expand 5G connectivity from space. Integrating our 5G NTN with Telefónica’ s terrestrial infrastructure will enable this agreement will serve as a benchmark for other operators to drive convergence between satellite and terrestrial networks.”
This collaboration is not the first between the two companies. In July 2023, they jointly demonstrated the feasibility of convergence between mobile and satellite networks with an endto-end test, supervised by ESA, which validated standard roaming between Telefónica’ s network and Sateliot’ s LEO network using a conventional SIM card, paving the way for IoT services with seamless continuity between terrestrial and satellite connectivity.
France: M6 + app launches on ChatGPT Store
Groupe M6 and OpenAI have
announced a partnership to
launch the M6 + application
on the ChatGPT Store. This
initiative marks the first time a streaming platform in France has been integrated directly into a conversational AI ecosystem.
At the core of this collaboration is M6 +, the free streaming service operated by Groupe M6 which aggregates content from the group’ s broadcast channels – including M6, W9, 6ter, Gulli,
Paris Première, and Téva – while also offering thousands of hours of on-demand programming.
The integration of M6 + into ChatGPT introduces a new user experience: Content discovery through natural language conversation. Instead of navigating traditional menus or relying on algorithmic rows, users can now simply express their preferences— moods, genres, actors, or themes— in everyday language. The AI then interprets these inputs and surfaces tailored
recommendations, enabling immediate access to relevant programmes.
David Larramendy, Chairman of the Executive Board of Groupe M6, commented:“ Transforming search into conversation brings every desire closer to the right programme. This is a completely new approach – a first in France for a streaming platform – fully aligned with our Group’ s transformation strategy, serving both user experience and content visibility.
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