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TL;DR
- MediaTek has demonstrated the world’s first 5G NR NTN satellite video call designed for cars.
- The tech also enables video streaming, app usage, and full internet connectivity.
- Cars running Android Automotive and other in-car platforms could start shipping with this satellite connectivity around 2027 or 2028.
At MWC 2026, MediaTek revealed that it has successfully demonstrated what it claims is the world’s first 5G NR NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) video call for automotive use. In simple terms, this is high-speed satellite connectivity powerful enough to handle video calls in your car, even when there’s no cellular network available.