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Terrestar Solutions<\/strong> Inc., Canada\u2019s only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile satellite service operator, and Mavenir<\/strong> the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, today announce the commercial launch of Terrestar\u2019s Hybrid Satellite IoT connectivity service<\/strong>, the first Canadian controlled hybrid satellite\u2013cellular IoT platform built entirely on 3GPP Release 17 standards and designed to integrate seamlessly with existing and future mobile networks, supporting resilient IoT services across Canada\u2019s urban, rural, remote, and northern regions.<\/p>\n The non-terrestrial service is delivered over Terrestar\u2019s Echostar T1 geostationary satellite using licensed S band mobile satellite spectrum and powered by Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native virtualized RAN (vRAN)<\/strong>, Converged Packet Core, and advanced network management and analytics solutions, integrated within Terrestar\u2019s broader Hybrid IoT connectivity ecosystem.<\/p>\n Commenting on the launch, Jacques Leduc<\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer of Terrestar, said: \u201cTerrestar\u2019s Hybrid IoT Service launch represents a transformational moment for satellite connectivity in Canada. By partnering with Mavenir, we are bringing to market the country\u2019s first fully standards-based hybrid satellite\u2013cellular IoT platform, an achievement that underscores Canada\u2019s leadership in open network innovation. Mavenir\u2019s cloud-native vRAN and Core technology enable the seamless interoperability that is essential for delivering resilient IoT services across the whole of Canada. Together, we are proving that open, interoperable architectures can redefine how critical industries connect, operate, and innovate, while laying the foundation for a future of direct to device satellite services for all Canadians.\u201d<\/p>\n Terrestar\u2019s Hybrid IoT service leverages Mavenir\u2019s industry leading NTN technology, purpose built to meet the operational and regulatory requirements of mobile network operators worldwide. The solution implemented includes:<\/p>\n This commercial launch reinforces Mavenir\u2019s position as a global leader in NTN ready mobile network software and positions Terrestar as a pioneer in standards-based satellite cellular integration. Building on this foundation, Terrestar and Mavenir are actively advancing additional capabilities, including:<\/p>\n These developments will further align satellite connectivity with mainstream mobile services, enabling operators to extend coverage, improve network resilience, and unlock new revenue streams, anywhere, at any time.<\/p>\n Pardeep Kohli<\/strong>, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mavenir, said: \u201cThis deployment is a clear signal to the global operator community that 3GPP\u2011based NTN is ready for commercial scale. By combining Mavenir\u2019s cloud\u2011native vRAN and Converged Core with Terrestar\u2019s satellite expertise, we have delivered a fully standards\u2011compliant, operator\u2011grade hybrid IoT network. Evolving NTN as a seamless extension of the mobile network, enabling IoT, broadband, voice, messaging, and emergency services wherever terrestrial coverage cannot reach. It is a critical step toward a more resilient, inclusive, and future\u2011proof global connectivity landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n Notes to the Editor:<\/em><\/p>\n Terrestar\u2019s official Press release: Terrestar Launches Hybrid IoT Service on New Standards Based Open Network Platform, Marking a Turning Point for Satellite Connectivity in Canada<\/a><\/p>\n Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) – Mavenir<\/a><\/p>\n Terrestar Solutions Inc. is the only Canadian-controlled mobile satellite operator engaged in the race to bring direct-to-device satellite services to smartphones and IoT devices and make anywhere-in-Canada communication a reality. Terrestar is committed to nurturing the ever-evolving, standards-based and open network ecosystem, enabling Mobile Network Operators to deliver ubiquitous communication services. Thanks to the Echostar\u202fT1 satellite, its ground network infrastructure and 40\u202fMHz of S-band mobile-satellite spectrum, Terrestar connects Canadians from almost anywhere in the country, even in Canada\u2019s most remote regions, through its Strigo Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS). The Strigo service also supports non-profit and First Nations organizations, a testament to the Company\u2019s powerful sense of responsibility toward the welfare and progress of the communities it serves. For more information, visit\u00a0Terrestarsolutions.ca<\/a>\u00a0or follow them on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mavenir is building the future of networks today with cloud-native, AI-enabled solutions which are green by design, empowering operators to realize the benefits of 5G and achieve intelligent, automated, programmable networks. As the pioneer of Open RAN and a proven industry disruptor, Mavenir\u2019s award-winning solutions are delivering automation and monetization across mobile networks globally, accelerating software network transformation for 300+ Communications Service Providers in over 120+ countries, which serve more than 50% of the world\u2019s subscribers. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.mavenir.com<\/a><\/p>\n AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. 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