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Viasat Demonstrates Satellite Voice in BMW, signaling NTN automotive momentum

Jul 16, 2026, 4:57 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive signal for VSAT's long-term automotive connectivity opportunity; however, it's a demonstration with no immediate revenue or margin data, so near-term upside may be limited to sentiment and potential partnerships.

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Viasat showcased a landmark demo integrating satellite voice into a BMW Group vehicle, a notable step for Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity in cars. The test used NB-IoT over Viasat's L-band with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 and Fraunhofer IIS AI codec, suggesting potential OEM adoption and resilience in low-cell areas.

  • Viasat demonstrates first automotive satellite voice call in a BMW iX3.
  • NTN connectivity enabled by NB-IoT over L-band satellite in test.
  • Uses Qualcomm Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 and Fraunhofer AI codec.
  • BMW Group vehicle integration marks new in-vehicle satellite voice capability.
  • 5GAA, Cubic³, and Fraunhofer IIS participate to advance satellite automotive tech.

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