January 29, 2026, 9:52 AM EST. GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc. said it has licensed its 5G and 4G chipsets to one of the world's largest satellite communications providers. The deal lets the provider integrate the chipsets into its user equipment, enabling global, resilient, high-bandwidth connectivity across satellite and terrestrial networks. The agreement also sets a path for future chipset sales as the provider will use GCT's new 5G chipset to support direct-to-satellite applications within its network. Shipments of the 5G products tied to this initiative are expected to start in the second half of this year. CEO John Schlaefer described the collaboration as advancing 5G-to-space networks and broader coverage, aiming for always-on connectivity worldwide.
