As satellite direct-to-device services move from concept to commercial reality, industry stakeholders are asking an important question: How will satellite connectivity shape the future of wireless networks?

On Sept. 1, 2026, WIA hosted a discussion of two newly released analyst reports from TMF Associates and Mobile Experts examining the technical, operational, and economic realities of satellite D2D services. Featuring report authors Tim Farrar, President of TMF Associates, and Joe Madden, President of Mobile Experts, along with moderator Iain Gillott, Vice President of Innovation and Technology at WIA, this webinar explores how satellite connectivity can expand coverage to remote and hard-to-reach areas, where it can complement existing wireless networks, and the factors that will continue to make terrestrial infrastructure the foundation of mobile connectivity.

Gain practical insights into the opportunities, limitations, and long-term implications of D2D technology, as well as a clearer understanding of how satellite and terrestrial networks can work together to deliver seamless connectivity. Watch the replay: