Samsung Electronics introduces standardized 5G NTN modem technology to power smartphone-to-satellite communication – Samsung Global Newsroom
Samsung Electronics introduces standardized 5G NTN modem technology to power smartphone-to-satellite communication – Samsung Global Newsroom

Standardized 5G NTN technology simulated on Samsung’s Exynos 5300 modem;
Demonstrates two-way text messaging as well as image and video sharing
Samsung Electronics, a global leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that it has secured standardized 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) modem technology for direct communication between smartphones and satellites, especially in remote areas. remote areas. Samsung plans to integrate this technology into the company’s Exynos modem solutions, accelerating the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and paving the way for the 6G-centric Internet of Everything (IoE) era.
“This milestone builds on our rich heritage in wireless communications technologies, following the introduction of the industry’s first commercial 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry’s first 5G modem in 2018,” said said Min Goo Kim, executive vice president of CP (Communication Processor). Development at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung aims to take the lead in advancing hybrid terrestrial-NTN communications ecosystems around the world in preparation for the arrival of 6G.”
NTN is a communications technology that uses satellites and other non-terrestrial vehicles to bring connectivity to regions that were previously unreachable by terrestrial networks, whether over mountains, across deserts or in the middle of the ocean. It will also be essential to ensure operability in disaster areas and power future urban air mobility (UAM) such as unmanned aircraft and flying cars.
By adhering to the latest 5G NTN standards defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP Release 17), Samsung’s NTN technology will help ensure interoperability and scalability between services offered by global telecom operators, device manufacturers mobile devices and chip companies.
For highly reliable NTN communication with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, Samsung has developed and simulated satellite technology based on the 5G NTN standard using its Exynos Modem 5300 reference platform to accurately predict satellite locations. and minimize frequency shifts caused by Doppler shift. Based on this technology, future Samsung Exynos modems will support two-way text messaging as well as high-definition image and video sharing.
Additionally, Samsung plans to secure a standardized NB-IoT NTN technology for use in its next-generation modem platforms. With built-in satellite connectivity, Samsung’s NB-IoT solutions will eliminate the need for a separate high-power wireless antenna chip inside smartphones, giving mobile device manufacturers much greater design flexibility. .
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