Bridging Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Networks for Enhanced Connectivity
Guide
Background:
The Network of Networks Integration Challenge aims to support companies/organisations to develop new systems/components/subcomponents that support the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. Eligible companies/organisations here are broad - ranging from satellite communications through to high/low-altitude platform solutions, and the network architectures and hardware/software solutions supporting integration with terrestrial networks. This integration will enable the delivery of high-speed connectivity to hard-to-reach areas, including densely populated urban areas and remote rural regions. By leveraging a combination of terrestrial and non-terrestrial technologies, this challenge seeks to address the connectivity gaps and provide reliable, high-data-speed network
access to underserved areas and deliver additional resilience to already-served areas. The ultimate goal is to demonstrate the commercial scalability of pilot systems with a view to its rollout in commercial networks by early 2030s.
