{"id":24124,"date":"2026-02-26T14:57:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=24124"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:57:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:57:32","slug":"viasat-and-cubic%c2%b3-to-demonstrate-advanced-satellite-voice-call-capabilities-for-connected-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/telecomkh.info\/?p=24124","title":{"rendered":"Viasat and Cubic\u00b3 to demonstrate advanced satellite voice Call capabilities for connected vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"

At MWC 2026, Viasat and Cubic\u00b3 – in association with Qualcomm – will showcase satellite-enabled voice calling capabilities for software-defined-vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Viasat and Cubic\u00b3, in association with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Fraunhofer IIS, announced a demonstration of satellite-enabled voice calls over a 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial satellite network for connected vehicles, planned to take place at Mobile World Congress 2026.
\nThe demonstration will showcase a voice call conducted over satellite, enabling vehicles to maintain voice connectivity when cellular networks are patchy or unavailable. This milestone will show that voice communications \u2013 a critical benefit for driver safety and emergency access \u2013 can operate reliably beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
\nThe demo brings together several advanced technologies to demonstrate how always-on connectivity can be integrated into modern software-defined vehicles (SDVs). This includes Viasat\u2019s highly reliable satellite network, Cubic\u00b3\u2019s global connectivity management platform (CMP) and hybrid eSIM, Qualcomm Technologies\u2019 Snapdragon\u00ae Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 platform, and the NESC voice codec from Fraunhofer IIS, with additional technical support from Amarisoft.
\nBy extending voice services beyond cellular coverage, automakers can ensure drivers remain connected for emergency assistance and critical safety applications, regardless of location. The demonstration also lays the foundation for future NTN-enabled vehicles as consumer expectations on data services increase and technology evolves to meet growing demand.
\nThe collaboration builds on the partnership announced by Viasat and Cubic\u00b3 in June 2025, which combined satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support global vehicle communications. Cubic\u00b3 also intends to work with Viasat to bring future 5G-NR satellite services, such as video streaming and seamless voice calls, to the automotive market.
\nThese future applications would leverage Equatys, a jointly held entity being founded by Viasat and Space42. Equatys is designed to enable seamless 5G connectivity across satellite and terrestrial networks, extending services to billions of people and devices globally.<\/p>\n

Driving Leadership in Connected Mobility<\/strong>
\nViasat is advancing satellite connectivity for the mobility sector, helping ensure vehicles stay connected everywhere they travel. Cubic\u00b3 enables this vision by providing a global
\nconnectivity platform that integrates cellular and satellite networks reliably and effectively for automakers and their customers.
\nCubic\u00b3 is a software-first technology leader that combines advanced global connectivity and managed services to deliver cost-efficient solutions for automotive, agricultural and transport OEMs. It connects more than 27 million vehicles across over 200 countries and territories, enabling 12 of the top 20 automotive groups to roll out new connected services quickly and consistently.<\/p>\n

Quotes<\/strong>
\n\u201cToday marks the point where satellite connectivity moves from concept to reality for vehicles,\u201d said Sandeep Moorthy, Senior Vice President, Advanced Non-Terrestrial Solutions at Viasat. \u201cTogether with our partners, we\u2019re demonstrating that reliable voice connectivity for safety and emergency use can be delivered globally, wherever drivers travel. We are well positioned to bring the benefits of satellite connectivity at scale to the automotive industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs vehicles become increasingly software-defined, connectivity must be intelligent and truly global,\u201d said Andr\u00e9 Schlufter, Director of Connectivity Innovation at Cubic\u00b3. \u201cThis demonstration shows how satellite connectivity can extend the reliability automakers already expect from cellular networks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs pioneers in wireless innovation, we\u2019re making advanced connectivity an integral part of the vehicle platform itself,\u201d said Jeff Arnold, VP & GM, Auto Telematics & Consumer\/Connectivity, IE-IOT, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. \u201cWorking with Viasat and Cubic\u00b3, this demonstration shows how standards based cellular and satellite technologies can be seamlessly integrated to support reliable voice communications \u2013 an important step toward resilient, always available safety services for software defined vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viasat, Cubic\u00b3, and Qualcomm Technologies are active members of the 5GAA (5G Automotive Association), working with industry partners to advance global connectivity standards for the automotive sector.
\nSee the demonstration live at Mobile World Congress 2026. Visit Viasat at MWC Barcelona, Hall 6, Booth 6A20 to take part.<\/p>\n

Above, image credited to Viasat<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

At MWC 2026, Viasat and Cubic\u00b3 – in association with Qualcomm – will showcase satellite-enabled voice calling capabilities for software-defined-vehicles Viasat and Cubic\u00b3, in association with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Fraunhofer IIS, announced a demonstration of satellite-enabled voice calls over a 3GPP-compliant non-terrestrial satellite network for connected vehicles, planned to take place at Mobile World … <\/p>\n

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