The future of the internet might not be on Earth — it’s orbiting above us. In this episode of Tech4Sight, Diana Daniels talks to Xavi Lobao, Head of Future Telecommunications Projects at the European Space Agency (ESA), about the revolution happening at the intersection of space technology, 6G, and global connectivity. Discover how satellites, open standards, AI, and quantum tech are shaping the next generation of telecom infrastructure. In this conversation: • 🚀 Can 6G really come from space? • 🌍 How satellite networks can close the digital divide • ⚠️ Why telcos must act now or risk being left behind • 🇪🇺 Europe’s vision vs. Starlink, Amazon, and China • 📡 What “direct-to-device” connectivity means for your phone • 🔓 The importance of interoperability and open standards • 🚚 How mobility, logistics & autonomous transport rely on space-based networks • 5️⃣➡️6️⃣ What is 6G? And how is it different from 5G? • 🧠 The role of quantum communication and AI in future networks • 🎓 Skills the next generation needs to lead in space-tech