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MSSA updates D2D/IoT satellite specification to address regenerative and dual-use 5G/NB ...
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has released Reference Architecture Version 2.0, updating D2D/IoT satellite specifications to include regenerative satellite architectures that process cellular signals in space and support dual-use 5G and NB-IoT technologies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 2 Sep 2026 and 3 Sep 2026.
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Satellite connectivity founders need to adapt product roadmaps to support regenerative 5G signal processing in orbit. Traditional bent-pipe satellite models lose ground as MSSA’s updated standard opens new technical paths you must follow to stay competitive.
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2 sources · first reported 2 Sep 2026 · latest 3 Sep 2026
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