D2D: T-Mobile’s path to seamless connectivity

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services are moving from concept to commercial reality, but what will it take to achieve truly seamless connectivity? In this episode, Analysys Mason’s Antoine Grenier and Lluc Palerm are joined by Jeff Giard, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at T-Mobile USA, to explore the next phase of the D2D market. 

The discussion covers T-Mobile’s partnership-led approach with Starlink, spectrum challenges to consider, regulation and device compatibility, and the importance of industry-wide collaboration to reduce fragmentation. The speakers also examine how customer expectations are evolving, why seamless handoffs between terrestrial and satellite networks are critical, and what future D2D network architecture could look like.