• Press Release
• March 21, 2025

Simnovus Joins the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA)

MSSA Members Aligned to Support Emerging Direct-to-Device Services

 Cary, NC March 2025– Simnovus,  a leading innovator in 5G RAN validation, today announced its membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) – an industry effort to advance the development of direct-to-device (D2D) and IoT connectivity through an ecosystem of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) providers that are committed to seamlessly extending mobile coverage globally.

MSSA – launched in February 2024 – seeks to develop a global ecosystem utilizing  L- and S-band spectrum already allocated and licensed for mobile satellite services (MSS), which is well-suited for integration into a broad range of mobile devices. Through the coordinated deployment of technical standards and enhancement of regulatory frameworks, the MSSA drives new initiatives to foster support for MSS-based services leveraging the 3GPP mobile standards.

The Association’s founding members, along with other ecosystem players, support integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) to deliver scalable, sustainable, and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere. Emerging D2D services can expand connectivity and enable competition across multiple large and diverse segments, including cellular, industrial, government, agriculture, automotive, and others.

“Simnovus is excited to join MSSA in its mission to bridge terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks for seamless global connectivity. As the first test vendor in this ecosystem, we bring our deep expertise in validating interoperability and performance, ensuring reliable and scalable solutions. Our collaboration with MSSA and its partners will drive innovation in Direct-to-Device services and next-generation wireless communication,” said Vijayalakshmi Shreedhar, Vice President of Global Business at Simnovus.

“The Association fosters a D2D ecosystem of solutions providers including terrestrial mobile and satellite operators, OEMs, infrastructure, chip vendors, and others,” said Mark Dankberg, Board Chairman of MSSA. “Attracting organizations like Simnovus is another step in our effort to unify industry voices and responsibly shape the future of global mobile connectivity.”

For more information on the formation and mission of MSSA, visit the Association’s website: www.mss-association.org and follow along on LinkedIn and X. #MSSAssociation

About SIMNOVUS

Simnovus is a leading provider of software-driven test solutions for next-generation wireless networks. Specializing in validating 5G, Open RAN, and NTN technologies, Simnovus empowers network operators, equipment vendors, and researchers with scalable, efficient, and cost-effective testing tools. For more information, visit www.simnovus.com and follow us on LinkedIn