Coalition of Industry Leaders to Advance Emerging D2D Services for Global Connectivity
Luxembourg – Oct. 15, 2025– OQ Technology, a Luxembourg-based leader in satellite-based 5G connectivity, today announced its membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) – an industry effort to progress the development of direct-to-device (D2D) IoT, and other advanced Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity.
MSSA – launched in February 2024 – seeks to develop a global ecosystem utilizing L- and S-band spectrum, which is already allocated and licensed for mobile satellite services (MSS). This spectrum is well-suited for integration into a broad range of mobile devices. OQ Technology holds 60 MHz of priority MSS S-band and by being part of the organization will leverage the active and collaborative conversation with the members for the better use of NTN and D2D over LEO and GEO satellites in the MSS S-band. Through the coordinated deployment of technical standards and enhancement of regulatory frameworks, the MSSA drives new initiatives to foster support for MSS-based services leveraging the 3GPP mobile standards.
The Association’s members, along with other ecosystem players, support integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial to deliver scalable, sustainable, and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere. Advanced NTN services can expand connectivity and enable competition across multiple large and diverse segments, including cellular, industrial, government, agriculture, automotive, and others.
“Direct-to-device connectivity represents the next leap in bridging the world’s digital divide,” said Omar Qaise, Founder and CEO of OQ Technology. “By joining the MSSA, OQ Technology is proud to collaborate with other leaders in advancing standardized 5G NTN solutions that make seamless global connectivity possible — for everyone, everywhere.”
“We are very pleased to welcome OQ Technology, an industry leader and provider in 5G non-terrestrial network connectivity, as the latest member of MSSA,” said Mark Dankberg, Board Chairman of MSSA. “OQ Technology’s expertise as a 5G non-terrestrial network operator will facilitate our continued progress towards enabling seamless global mobile connectivity, supporting terrestrial and satellite network integration through standardized protocols and an open architecture approach that will help facilitate the delivery of advanced NTN services.”
For more information on the formation and mission of MSSA, visit the Association’s website: www.mss-association.org and follow along on LinkedIn and X. #MSSAssociation
About OQ Technology
OQ Technology is a global leader in 5G satellite Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity and direct-to-device (D2D) communications, revolutionizing the IoT landscape with the world’s first Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The company’s patented technology enables seamless 5G coverage for IoT devices, leveraging standardized 3GPP narrowband-IoT capabilities.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Luxembourg, OQ Technology has rapidly expanded with strategic offices worldwide. The company’s innovative hybrid of terrestrial and satellite networks provides truly ubiquitous global connectivity, supported by partnerships with industry giants like Aramco, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefónica.
As an active participant in 3GPP cellular standardization, OQ Technology remains at the forefront of technological advancement. This commitment to innovation, combined with its growing satellite constellation, positions the company as a key driver in the rapidly evolving 5G NTN market.
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