{"id":925548,"date":"2026-01-08T11:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/keysight-achieves-industry-leading-live-nr-ntn-connectivity-in-n252-s-band-including-satellite-to-satellite-mobility-in-collaboration-with-samsung\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T16:04:10","slug":"keysight-achieves-industry-leading-live-nr-ntn-connectivity-in-n252-s-band-including-satellite-to-satellite-mobility-in-collaboration-with-samsung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/keysight-achieves-industry-leading-live-nr-ntn-connectivity-in-n252-s-band-including-satellite-to-satellite-mobility-in-collaboration-with-samsung\/","title":{"rendered":"Keysight Achieves Industry-Leading Live NR-NTN Connectivity in n252 S-Band, Including Satellite-to-Satellite Mobility, in Collaboration with Samsung"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Keysight Achieves Industry-Leading Live NR-NTN Connectivity in n252 S-Band, Including Satellite-to-Satellite Mobility, in Collaboration with Samsung<\/b><\/p>\n

\nValidates new 3GPP Release 19 NTN band as industry moves toward direct-to-cell satellite services<\/p>\n

SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Keysight Technologies, Inc.<\/a> (NYSE: KEYS) announced a ground breaking end-to-end live new radio non-terrestrial networks (NR-NTN) connection in band n252, as defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) under Release 19, achieved using Samsung Electronics’ next-generation modem chipset. The demonstration \u2014 taking place at CES 2026 \u2014 includes live satellite-to-satellite (SAT-to-SAT) mobility using commercial-grade modem silicon and cross-vendor interoperability, marking an important milestone for the emerging direct-to-cell satellite market.<\/p>\n

\nThe achievement also represents the public validation of n252 in an NTN system, a new band expected to be adopted by next-generation low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations.<\/p>\n

\nReliable global connectivity is a growing requirement for consumers, vehicles, IoT devices, and critical communications. As operators, device manufacturers, and satellite providers accelerate investment in NTN technologies, this achievement shows decisive progress toward direct-to-cell satellite coverage.<\/p>\n

\nWith the addition of n252 alongside earlier NTN demonstrations in n255 and n256, all major NR-NTN FR1 bands have now been validated end-to-end. This consolidation of band coverage is critical for enabling modem vendors, satellite operators, and device manufacturers to evaluate cross-band performance and mobility holistically as they prepare for commercial NTN services.<\/p>\n

Keysight\u2019s NTN Network Emulator Solutions<\/a> recreate realistic multi-orbit LEO conditions, SAT-to-SAT mobility, and end-to-end routing while running live user applications over the NTN link. Together with Samsung\u2019s chipset, the system validates user performance, interoperability, and standards conformance, providing a high-fidelity test environment that reduces risk, accelerates trials, and shortens time-to-market for NR-NTN solutions expected to scale in 2026.<\/p>\n

\nThe demonstration integrates Samsung\u2019s next-generation modem chipset with Keysight\u2019s NTN emulation portfolio to deliver real, standards-based NTN connectivity across a complete system. The setup validates end-to-end link performance, mobility between satellites, and multi-vendor interoperability, essential requirements for large-scale NTN deployments.<\/p>\n

Peng Cao, Vice President and General Manager of Keysight\u2019s Wireless Test Group, Keysight, said:<\/b> \u201cTogether with Samsung’s System LSI Business, we are demonstrating the live NTN connection in 3GPP band n252 using commercial-grade modem silicon with true SAT-to-SAT mobility. With n252, n255, and n256 now validated across NTN, the ecosystem is clearly accelerating toward bringing direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to mass-market devices. Keysight\u2019s NTN emulation environment enables chipset and device makers a controlled way to prove multi-satellite mobility, interoperability, and user-level performance, helping the industry move from concept to commercialization.\u201d<\/p>\n

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