The study points out that Mongolia still faces dependence on foreign satellite components and limitations in geostationary orbit (GEO) satellite latency. Based on the technical suggestions proposed in the article, what specific aspects can be taken to further reduce Mongolias DDI and enhance digital sovereignty by integrating the low earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation and 6G non ground network (NTN)?
Among all dimensions, infrastructure autonomy provides the most significant contribution to the overall decline of Mongolia’s DDI. This is because DDI places disproportionate weight on ownership, control, and decision-making authority over digital infrastructure. While improvements in connectivity, security, and resilience are important, they are structurally enabled by gains in infrastructure autonomy.
In summary, the Mongolian NCS project reduces digital dependency primarily by restoring national control over critical communication infrastructure, with secondary benefits in connectivity, security, and resilience. For further DDI reduction, the NCS should be complemented by LEO satellite integration and 6G NTN, which would amplify gains in latency-sensitive connectivity, resilience, and affordability.
