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Why does this matter operationally?

Digital Inclusion

The extension of reliable connectivity to people, communities, and operations that existing terrestrial infrastructure cannot reach economically or physically. Non-terrestrial networks are a primary mechanism for closing coverage gaps in remote industrial sites, maritime routes, and underserved regions.

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Vehicular Terminal Vehicular Terminal is a communications terminal mounted on or used within a vehicle to provide in-motion connectivity, enabling network access during movement or operation away from fixed infrastructure. Hardware VSAT VSAT is a very small aperture terminal used to communicate with satellites through a relatively small ground antenna. It is commonly used for remote connectivity. Hardware White Space Spectrum Unused frequency capacity within the television broadcast band — the gaps between actively used broadcast channels at a given location — made available for secondary, opportunistic use under a dynamic… Concept/Framework Wireless Network A wireless network is a network in which data is transmitted through radio, infrared, or other non-wired media between nodes or endpoints. It may provide access, mobility, or transport depending… Concept/Framework

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