GSMA Training

An introduction to Non-Terrestrial Networks
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2028-12-24 17:00 (Europe/London)
Overview
This course is designed to provide policymakers and regulators with an in-depth understanding of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and their integration with 5G technology. The course covers NTNs that are designed to deliver broadband to homes and business in order to compete with Fibre and Fixed Wireless Access solutions, such as Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Amazon Kuiper. However, the main focus of the course is on direct-to-device (D2D) solutions. These are an emerging class of satellite services that can establish a direct connection between a satellite and a smartphone.
Course Objectives

Gain insights into the different types of NTNs that are in use and under development
Understand the key technologies associated with NTNs, including those used for direct-to-device services
Identify the regulatory and security challenges associated with the deployment and management of NTNs in the context of 5G networks

Course Enrolment Criteria
This course is open to:

Regulators
Policymakers
Representatives from academia and international organisations working on regulatory or policy issues

We cannot accept applications from individuals working in the private sector or those not involved in policy or regulation.
Course Completion Certificates
All our courses are certified by the United Kingdom Telecoms Academy (UKTA) and accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

This course equates to six hours of CPD training.

To qualify for a course completion certificate, you must view all the course sessions and answer correctly all the quiz questions you will find as you progress through the sessions. You will also need to fill out the course survey.
Course Structure and Study Time
The course consists of four sessions and you will gain access to all of them on the course start date.
It should not take you more than two to three hours of study time per week to complete the course in two weeks. You will have, however, four weeks to complete it.
If you have any special needs regarding this training course, please us let us know via our contact form so we can get in touch to discuss how your needs can be met.
