Abstract: This paper investigates the application of low altitude platform station (LAPS) and device-to-device (D2D) techniques in maritime emergency communications. The hovering LAPS acts as an ...

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)-aided device-to-device (D2D) networks have attracted great interests with the development of 5G/6G communications, while there are several challenges about ...

UK regulator Ofcom has approved a framework that clears the path for the UK's telcos and satellite operators to combine to offer Direct to Device (D2D) services. Following a series of consultations, ...

Following a public consultation, Ofcom has announced its decision to enable Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite services in the UK ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27). This ...

Rogers Communications maintained thrust on network expansion and coverage improvements with the launch of a direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service, an offering which goes beyond the basic SMS ...

UK regulator Ofcom finalised rules to allow mobile operators and satellite companies to combine to offer direct-to-device (D2D) communications services to smartphone users. After a series of ...

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