s publication titled 5G and Non-Terrestrial Networks, 5G Americas discusses how 5G services will help to bridge the digital divide by leveraging satellite-based communication in conjunction with the communication infrastructure in place e(https://www.5gamericas.org/5g-and-non- terrestrial-networks/) Next, let us look at the ITU and its role. The ITU The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) works toward the enablement of the digital economy and has over 900 members htps://www.itu.int/en/about/Pages/default. aspx). The ITU is a UN-specialized agency with a focus on IT and communications strategies. The ITU was founded in 1865, with the goal of facilitating connectivity in communication networks globally. The ITU's goal is to connect everyone around the world to the internet. The ITU Academy also offers advanced training in the area of 5G (https://academy.itu.int/training-courses full-catalogue/5g-advanced-mobile-broadband-internet-and-new-services). The ITU has championed the affordability of smartphones globally. According to its publication, a 10% increase in access to mobile broadband would lead to a 1.5% increase in the Gross Domestic Product Introduction to satellite communications (GDP) /www.broadbandcommission.org/working-groups/smartphone access/). Satellite communication will be key in the additional reach of mobile broadband. The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development is working to reduce the price of entry-level smartphones to make them more affordable. The availability of 5G services opens up opportunities for Mission-Critical Services (MCSs). The types of applications supported by 5G and their availability in remote areas can include the following: Remote patient monitoring where skilled healthcare workers are scarce Drones and autonomous vehicles Industrial automation/smart factories Smart grid and energy management These are some examples of how the intersection of 5G and satellite communication will contribute to economic growth in many parts of the world through the adoption and av