[MWC2026 special] A video call from space? Not yet. – 5G on Earth via satellite? Already reality.

How Rohde & Schwarz test & measurement helps to connect the world through 5G NTN, advanced satellite links, and robust mobile coverage.
This episode drops just before Mobile World Congress 2026, where Rohde & Schwarz will showcase cutting-edge solutions for 5G-Advanced, AI-driven networks, and satellite-enabled connectivity. Tune in early to stay ahead of the curve – and join the conversation in Barcelona.
How to ensure reliable connectivity in a world where dead zones still lack mobile coverage? Geopolitical tensions, climate events and increasing digital dependency highlight the fragility of terrestrial infrastructure. Now is the moment to understand how satellite‑enhanced 5G will redefine communication resilience. In the latest episode of Innovations Unplugged, we explore how 5G Non‑Terrestrial Networks (5G NTN) will fundamentally change the way we communicate – on land, at sea and in the sky.

Explore with us

• Why connectivity dead zones still exist

• How satellites enable truly global 5G

• What makes NTN technically challenging

• How smartphones will soon talk to satellites

• Why testing and emulation are essential for making NTN a reality

Our guest

Tim Seyler, senior technology expert at Rohde & Schwarz, works at the forefront of non-terrestrial networks (NTN). He not only explains what makes NTN technically demanding, but also why it is essential – and why test & measurement innovation is mission‑critical to making the idea real.

Our hosts

• Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible.

• Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick.

Our topics

MWC26, 5G-NTN, non‑terrestrial networks, satellite communications, LEO and GEO satellites, mobile coverage, connectivity resilience, network emulation, test and measurement, 3GPP, Rohde & Schwarz, global communications, mobile innovation

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Deep dive

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