Beyond the Radio Tower: Navigating the Satellite D2D Revolution

Is satellite Direct-to-Device (D2D) a low-bandwidth safety net—or the ultimate successor to traditional outdoor cellular networks?

Since Apple and Globalstar shook up the industry with their initial breakthrough, the race for the skies has accelerated at breakneck speed. Today, giants like Starlink, Amazon LEO, and AST SpaceMobile are promising seamless cellular-grade connectivity, even stretching to video calls from space.

But behind the ambitious promises lie critical questions:
- Can the underlying physics support the required capacity?
- Will multiple operators survive the brutal economics of large-constellation networks?
- And how will shifting geopolitics and strict regulatory frameworks reshape the global spectrum?

Join the Wireless Innovation Forum for an exclusive webinar featuring William Webb and Dennis Roberson, renowned industry experts and authors of the definitive new book, Beyond the Radio Tower: The Satellite D2D Revolution.

Event Details
• Date: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Eastern Time
• Location: Live Virtual Webinar (Registration Required)

What We Will Explore
Webb and Roberson will break down the complex realities of the D2D shift, separating genuine technological breakthroughs from marketing hype. Attendees will gain deep insights into:
• The Capacity vs. Coverage Reality: What can D2D networks actually handle, and where will they inevitably fall short?
• The Commercial Tug-of-War: Will consumers buy satellite access through their cellular provider, or cellular access through their satellite provider?
• The Ghost of Satellite Past: History is littered with failed mega-constellation business models. Why this time might—or might not—be different.
• Geopolitics & Sovereignty: How national security concerns and international spectrum regulations are complicating the path to global, ubiquitous connectivity.

For: Network operators, regulatory experts, RF engineers, tech strategists

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3982938447205597021

Questions?
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