5G is a success story. It delivers broadband-quality connectivity well beyond the confines of a business or residence at reasonable costs. 5G enables mission and business-critical organizations to stream real-time video, data and voice communications with teams further out in the field. First responder organizations now have increased efficiency, enhanced safety and increased transparency. 5G has also helped enhance business processes and personnel safety for utilities and industrial operations.

While the 5G coverage map continues to expand, some rural and remote areas do not have adequate or any cellular coverage leaving these areas with little or no connectivity. Traditional satellite connectivity offered a means to bridge this gap, although data rates were often slow, and hardware and connectivity plans were expensive.