Abstract: A mobile device having multiple applications installed determines that a first communication network associated with a mobile network operator of the mobile device is unavailable. The device receives network information from a second communication network indicating that the second communication network is available. In response to determining that the second communication network is available, the device connects to the second communication network. The device determines, based on the network information, that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network. The second communication network is associated with a bandwidth less than a threshold bandwidth. In response to determining that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network, the mobile device is configured to operate in a non-terrestrial mode. At least one application is rendered inoperable while the mobile device is operating in the non-terrestrial mode.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for determining network scanning rates for electronic devices. For instance, a system can receiving a first indication that a mobile device has established a connection with a satellite. The system can determine a scanning rate for the mobile device to scan at based on whether the mobile device is located/moving close to or far from network coverage. The system can also determine the scanning rate based on a geographic region associated with the satellite, the satellite's association with a telecommunications network, a velocity of the satellite, a velocity or location of the mobile device, and the like. The system transmits instructions to the mobile device to scan for network coverage at a first rate and can determine a new rate for scanning based on the mobile device connecting to another satellite or network access node, the mobile device's position/velocity, and the like.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to enhancing satellite coverage and improving user device experiences. For example, the technology discussed herein can include establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection between a satellite and a user device (e.g., an active or idle RRC connection). Based on the RRC connection, the satellite can generate a message (e.g., an RRC connection release message) that includes a time to live parameter within a spare field of the message. Based on the satellite transmitting the time to live parameter to the user device, the user device can initiate one or more user device actions. For example, the user device can initiate a timer corresponding to scanning for a frequency band.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to enhancing satellite coverage and improving user device experiences. For example, the technology discussed herein can include establishing a radio resource control (RRC) connection between a satellite and a user device (e.g., an active or idle RRC connection). Based on the RRC connection, the satellite can generate a message (e.g., an RRC connection release message) that includes a time to live parameter within a spare field of the message. Based on the satellite transmitting the time to live parameter to the user device, the user device can initiate one or more user device actions. For example, the user device can initiate a timer corresponding to scanning for a frequency band.

Abstract: The present technology relates to device settings for satellite networks. A wireless device is disclosed that receives network information from a non-terrestrial network. The wireless device can access device configuration data that associates entries of network information with different device settings to determine, based on the network information, that the wireless device is to comply with particular device settings when connected with the non-terrestrial network. In doing so, the wireless device can be configured in accordance with the particular device settings when connected with the non-terrestrial network.

Abstract: Techniques, apparatuses, and systems for implementing a non-terrestrial network connection icon are disclosed. A first icon indicative of a connection to a satellite network is displayed at a status portion of a display of a mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is connected to the satellite network. In aspects, the status portion does not include an indication of a signal quality of the connection to the satellite network while the first icon is displayed. Instead, the status portion can display a second icon indicative of one or more features that are available or not available on the satellite network.

Abstract: The present technology relates to satellite loss prediction using timing advance values. In aspects, a wireless device receives a first timing advance value from a satellite, followed by a series of second timing advance values over a period of time. The device determines the rate of change of the second timing advance values. Using this rate of change, the wireless device predicts a specific time at which a third timing advance value, equal or similar to the first timing advance value, will be received. The device then outputs an indication that it will lose access to the satellite at the predicted time. In doing so, a user of the wireless device can prepare for loss of the satellite.

Abstract: A mobile device having multiple applications installed determines that a first communication network associated with a mobile network operator of the mobile device is unavailable. The device receives network information from a second communication network indicating that the second communication network is available. In response to determining that the second communication network is available, the device connects to the second communication network. The device determines, based on the network information, that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network. The second communication network is associated with a bandwidth less than a threshold bandwidth. In response to determining that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network, the mobile device is configured to operate in a non-terrestrial mode. At least one application is rendered inoperable while the mobile device is operating in the non-terrestrial mode.

Abstract: The system connects a wireless device to a non-terrestrial communication network from a terrestrial communication network such that a wireless communication service is provided by the non-terrestrial communication network. The system pairs with a secondary device configured to collect data related to a physiological condition of a user of the wireless device. The system collects mobility management event data when the wireless device connects to the non-terrestrial communication network and when the wireless device enters a different tracking area. The system receives data related to the physiological condition of the user of the wireless device. The wireless device transmits the physiological data when the wireless device enters a new tracking area. The system determines a state of emergency based on the mobility management event data and data related to the physiological condition of the user of the wireless device. The system causes the non-terrestrial network to notify an emergency service.

Abstract: A wireless device capable of receiving service from a satellite network. The wireless device receives a signal transmitted by the satellite network, which includes at least one Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier that is known to the wireless device as one associated with a satellite network. The wireless device enters a Satellite (SAT) mode of operation. The wireless device initially enters a SATELLITE-NOT REGISTERED state of operation, in which it camps on the satellite network in a Radio Resource Control_Idle (RRC_Idle) mode of operation. Then, in response to a user action to obtain service from the satellite network, the wireless device enters a SATELLITE-REGISTERED state of operation, in which it initiates a network Attach procedure with the satellite network and camps on the satellite network in a network Attached state of operation.

Abstract: The system establishes a connection to a wireless device on a cellular network. The system allocates bandwidth between a pair of coupled bandwidth resources for the wireless device. The system determines, based on usage of at least the wireless device and at least one key performance indicator (KPI), cellular network usage for a geographic area. The system calculates a usage trend over a predetermined time period. The system adjusts the allocation of bandwidth of the first bandwidth resource for the wireless device based on the usage trend. The first bandwidth resource is prioritized over the second bandwidth resource by reducing an amount of bandwidth allocated to the second bandwidth resource and proportionally increasing an amount of bandwidth allocated to the first bandwidth resource. The system readjusts the allocation of bandwidth of the first bandwidth resource for the wireless device based on an update to the usage trend.

Abstract: The technology disclosed herein relates to antenna beam directivity corresponding to one or more non-terrestrial access nodes. For example, a user device having antenna elements and a sensor can determine an orientation of the user device and transmit one or more signals from one or more antenna elements based on the orientation of the user device. In embodiments, the user device can transmit signals towards a non-terrestrial access node, towards a portion of an atmosphere layer of the Earth, away from a gravitational force of the Earth, towards outer space, in another non-terrestrial direction, or one or more combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the user device uses one or more accelerometers and/or one or more other sensors for determining the orientation of the user device relative to the antenna elements of the device, the gravitational force of the Earth, a geomagnetic field, another direction, or one or more combinations thereof.

Abstract: The wireless device connects to a non-terrestrial communication network from a terrestrial communication network such that a wireless communication service is provided by the non-terrestrial communication network. The wireless device receives an indication of resource constraints of the non-terrestrial communication network from the non-terrestrial communication network. The wireless device determines a list of applications on the wireless device that comply with the resource constraints of the non-terrestrial communication network. The wireless device restricts access to the applications that exceed the resource constraints of the non-terrestrial communication network. The wireless device prioritizes the applications on the wireless device that comply with the resource constraints of the non-terrestrial communication network, where the prioritization is unique to each wireless device, location, or time.

Abstract: The present technology relates to limited communication capability notifications. In aspects, non-terrestrial networks can be resource-constrained such that limited wireless communication services are provided to connected wireless communication devices. Accordingly, a user of a first wireless communication device connected to or about to connect to a non-terrestrial network or a user of a second wireless communication device contacting the first wireless communication device can benefit from being notified that the first wireless communication device has or is about to have reduced wireless capability (e.g., due to it being connected to a resource-constrained non-terrestrial network). To accomplish this, aspects of the present technology relate to providing such notifications.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for dynamically selecting network scanning rates for electronic devices. For instance, a system select a scanning rate for a mobile device to scan at. The system can access a programmable table that stores scanning rates in association with identifiers of mobile networks and/or access nodes the mobile device can connect to. The scanning rates may vary based on whether the associated mobile network is (1) associated with the mobile device (e.g., the “home” network), (2) associated with a mobile network in a partnership with the home mobile network, and (3) associated with a mobile network not in a partnership with the home mobile network. The scanning rates may also vary based on the associated access node being terrestrial (e.g., located on the surface of the earth) or extraterrestrial (e.g., located beyond the surface of the earth), such as a satellite.

Abstract: The present technology relates to limited communication capability notifications. In aspects, non-terrestrial networks can be resource-constrained such that limited wireless communication services are provided to connected wireless communication devices. Accordingly, a user of a first wireless communication device connected to or about to connect to a non-terrestrial network or a user of a second wireless communication device contacting the first wireless communication device can benefit from being notified that the first wireless communication device has or is about to have reduced wireless capability (e.g., due to it being connected to a resource-constrained non-terrestrial network). To accomplish this, aspects of the present technology relate to providing such notifications.

Abstract: A wireless device connects to a non-terrestrial communication network from a terrestrial communication network such that a wireless communication service is provided by the non-terrestrial communication network. The wireless device receives a request from a user to perform a voice call to a terminating device, where the terminating device is remotely located from the wireless device and communicatively coupled to a cellular network. In response to receiving the request to perform the voice call, the wireless device redirects from a voice call function to a text messaging function and receives a first text message input from the user. The wireless device transmits the first text message over the non-terrestrial communication network, where the first text message is transmitted as a short message service message. The wireless device receives over the non-terrestrial communication network, from the terminating device, a second text message as a short message service message.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing telecommunications resources to users based on telecommunications resource availability are disclosed. The system stores information pertaining to one or more mobile networks within a first mobile network list, where a mobile device is prevented from providing an access request to a mobile network in the first mobile network list. In response to determining, via a second mobile network list, that no approved mobile network is available to provide a particular connectivity service, the system determines for each mobile network of the first mobile network list a set of connectivity services associated with each respective mobile network of the mobile network list. The system selects a first mobile network of the one or more mobile networks to provide a first access request to the first mobile network based on a corresponding set of connectivity services including the particular connectivity service associated with the first mobile network.

Abstract: A mobile device receives network information from a connected non-terrestrial network. A streaming app installed on the mobile device is configured to stream data at a first bit rate while the mobile device is connected to a terrestrial network. The mobile device identifies network resources of the non-terrestrial network that include a bandwidth, a latency, and/or a data packet loss rate. The mobile device configures the streaming application in accordance with the network resources to stream data at a second bit rate lower than the first bit rate while the mobile device is connected to the non-terrestrial network. The streaming app is configured in accordance with a quality of service provided by the non-terrestrial network that is based on a frequency range, a congestion level, and/or a signal strength of the non-terrestrial network.

Abstract: A mobile app store receives an access request from a mobile device via a communication network. The mobile app store includes first versions of apps for use on terrestrial networks and corresponding second versions of the apps for use on non-terrestrial networks. The mobile app store determines that the communication network is a non-terrestrial network based on information obtained from the communication network. The mobile app store displays only the second versions of the apps on the mobile device, while preventing display of the first versions of the apps on the mobile device. The mobile app store receives a request from the mobile device for downloading a particular second version of an app. The mobile app store pushes the second version to the mobile device for installation.