Druid Software Joins the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA)

Druid Software, a leading provider of cellular core technology for private networks and neutral host solutions, today announced its membership in the Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA).

Druid Software, a leading provider of cellular core technology for private networks and neutral host solutions, 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.

“Druid Software, with its rich history of supporting the Satellite ecosystem, looks forward to collaborating and accelerating the deployment of 3GPP standards based non-terrestrial network  services alongside our MSSA partners,” said Richard Swardh, VP of Sales NTN. “Together as a team, we will be able to advance the adoption and create new opportunities in both the D2D and IoT ecosystem.”

“MSSA has a vision of integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial network (NTN) services to deliver scalable, sustainable, and affordable connectivity to any device, anytime, anywhere,” said Mark Dankberg, Board Chairman of MSSA. “We are pleased to have Druid Software join our charge in embracing the power of satellites to help bridge the digital divide.”