Forsway Xtend 5G is designed to furnish multi-network land and satellite services for critical public infrastructure: Independent – Secure – European.
Xtend 5G – An Independent Connectivity System
Xtend 5G is being developed to deliver true 5G connectivity anywhere on Earth using GEO satellite technology. In collaboration with the European Space Agency, Forsway is building a complete end-to-end 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) system that brings reliable, high-speed broadband to the places traditional networks cannot reach or require a secure, closed network:
- Defence, critical infrastructure, government agencies, remote communities, vessels at sea, and enterprises requiring resilient backup connectivity.
Solving Connectivity Challenges
Most existing satellite solutions are proprietary, expensive, and incompatible with standard 5G services. Our core competence is combining available land and satellite communication networks to ensure effective, uninterrupted, secure IP/broadband communication, with cost-efficient, robust and secure solutions.
Features:
- Any standard 5G NTN device to connect via satellite
- Seamless service continuity as users move between terrestrial and satellite coverage
- Carrier-grade reliability with 99.9% service availability
- Global regulatory compliance supporting deployment across multiple jurisdictions
- Scalable capacity growing with demand through additional satellite resources
- Future-proof architecture ready for LEO satellite expansion and 3GPP evolution
Developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency
Xtend 5G is developed by Forsway with support from the European Space Agency’s ARTES program, bringing next-generation connectivity to everyone, everywhere.
Xtend 5G is a standards-compliant 5G NTN system built on 3GPP Release 18 specifications. Our transparent GEO satellite architecture places the intelligence on the ground – enabling cost-effective deployment, easy upgrades, and seamless integration with existing 5G ecosystems.
Xtend 5G is a highly customizable and fully secure solution providing a robust backup or prime connection for critical infrastructure installations and can be employed in an open or closed network format:
- Cost-effective deployment using existing satellite capacity
- Easy upgrades without touching space-based assets
- Seamless integration with terrestrial networks with automatic handover, bandwidth bonding, and application routing – always using the best available path.
- Future scalability to LEO constellations
Who will benefit from Xtend 5G?
Defence & Government
Government and military organisations require secure, sovereign communications infrastructure independent of foreign technology suppliers. Xtend 5G offers a secure, sovereign communications infrastructure for government and military applications requiring European technology independence:
– European-developed, European-controlled communications system suitable for sensitive applications where technology provenance matters.
Key Benefits:
- Full European technology sovereignty
- Customisable security configurations
- Dedicated capacity options for sensitive users
Critical infrastructure
Enterprises operating critical infrastructure need resilient communications that survive terrestrial network failures. Xtend 5G provides automatic failover connectivity for enterprise sites, plus primary connectivity for remote operations in mining, energy, and agriculture.
Key Benefits:
- Automatic failover when terrestrial links fail
- Guaranteed bandwidth for critical applications
- Single management interface across terrestrial and satellite
- SLA-backed service availability
Emerging Markets – Rural Broadband
Several hundreds of millions of households and businesses in rural areas lack adequate broadband, limiting economic development and quality of life. Xtend 5G provides carrier-grade broadband to any location within satellite coverage. A single installation – outdoor antenna and indoor unit – delivers whole-home connectivity via WiFi and Ethernet.
– Connecting underserved communities with reliable internet access, enabling digital inclusion, telemedicine, and remote education.
Maritime Connectivity
The global maritime industry needs reliable connectivity for crew welfare, operational efficiency, IoT applications, and regulatory compliance. Xtend 5G delivers continuous broadband at sea with automatic beam handover as vessels move across ocean regions. Stabilized antenna systems maintain lock even in rough seas.
Key Benefits:
- Seamless connectivity from port to port
- Automatic beam-to-beam handover
- Support for crew internet, operational systems, and IoT sensors
- Integration with vessel antenna systems via OpenAMIP
European Technology Sovereignty
In an era of increasing geopolitical complexity, critical communications infrastructure must be trustworthy. Xtend5G is developed with European technological sovereignty at its core.
For defence, government, and critical infrastructure customers, Forsway Xtend 5G provides:
- European development and ownership of core intellectual property
- Transparent European supply chain with no hidden dependencies
- Customisable deployment including on-premises options
- Compliance with European data protection regulations by design
Reach out to Forsway’s expert team to learn more. info@forsway.com
Reach out to Forsway’s expert team to learn more.