Have you ever struggled to get a decent signal at a packed concert or a busy football match? You're not alone.

In this episode of In-Orbit, we delve into the world of ubiquitous connectivity and the innovative solutions being developed to solve this common problem. Host Dallas Campbell is joined by Mutasem Hamdan from Samsung Research and Gaurangi Bajpai from the Satellite Applications Catapult to discuss high-traffic enterprise spaces and the crucial role of private networks. They explore how projects like Arana are creating more reliable, efficient, and profitable connectivity for venues and local authorities.

• (00:00) - Welcome to In-Orbit
• (01:39) - Understanding Connectivity
• (02:25) - Challenges in Reliable Connectivity
• (04:34) - High Traffic Enterprise Spaces
• (07:22) - Private Networks and Their Benefits
• (13:33) - Project O-RAN
• (21:19) - Satellite Resilience and Intelligent Backhaul
• (23:50) - Private Networks for Local Authorities
• (28:43) - User Feedback and Real-World Applications
• (32:39) - The Future of Connectivity and Space

The conversation also uncovers how satellite technology provides the essential resilience needed to support these new networks, ensuring seamless service and a better user experience for everyone. From live event drone deliveries to managing smart ports, discover how this technology is shaping the future.

Mutasem Hamdan: From Samsung Research, Mutasem works on AI for communication and is a key figure in addressing connectivity challenges for the future of 6G. His expertise lies in using machine learning as a tool to improve network performance.

Gaurangi Bajpai: Senior Telecom Systems Engineer at the Satellite Applications Catapult, Gaurangi focuses on ubiquitous connectivity. Her work involves integrating satellite connectivity into solutions for various industries to solve reliability problems in both standard and non-standard ways.

Satellite Applications Catapult: LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Facebook, Website
Samsung Research: LinkedIn, Website