Why ETL’s Acquisition of Amphinicy Is a Driver for Growth

The satellite industry is changing fast — and the real transformation is happening on the ground. In this Talk Satellite interview, Kevin explains why ETL Systems’ acquisition of Amphinicy is such a critical moment for the future of satellite communications. By combining ETL’s heritage in RF hardware with Amphinicy’s proven software platforms the company can now deliver a true end‑to‑end ground segment solution. This dramatically reduces integration risk for operators and supports the flexibility modern networks demand. Key themes from the interview The shift toward Q/V band for multi‑gigabit gateway capacity Why Direct‑to‑Device (D2D) is creating an entirely new market across consumer, emergency, and defense sectors. How 5G NTN and 3GPP standards are merging satellite and terrestrial networks into a single seamless system. The rise of software‑defined, virtualized ground stations to support distributed architectures RF digitalization: from narrow‑band terminal digitizers to full data‑center‑scale GPU/CPU modem deployments. The industry’s biggest challenge: the ground segment is behind the curve, and needs modernization to unlock the full capability of LEO, MEO, and GEO constellations. If you’re following the evolution of hybrid satellite‑terrestrial networks, virtualized gateways, or the future of D2D connectivity, this conversation is essential viewing.#SatelliteCommunications #ETLSystems #Amphinicy #5GNTN #DirectToDevice #GroundSegment #SpaceTech