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Apple to expand its satellite services with Globalstar – Computerworld
How the industry sees satellite connectivity Satellite industry incumbents, telecoms, and tech companies see satellite communications as an important and necessary next step to bridge the digital divide. The idea is that these systems can connect communities globally, including in places in which the cost of building infrastructure remains too high, or even too risky. That’s always been the case, of…
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How to use your iPhone to get help by satellite – Computerworld
To get a satellite connection, it is important to understand that because satellites move swiftly relative to where you are, it is important to use the best connection you can obtain. Ideally, the sky and horizon will be clear. You might be unable to connect to a satellite if you are under heavy foliage or in a dense urban environment…
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How to use satellite messaging and SOS services on your iPhone or Pixel
With Hurricane Milton set to become the second major hurricane to hit the US in under a month, the nation’s infrastructure is under strain. In the aftermath of a natural disaster, when power and cellphone service are out, connecting to 911 and friends and family from your smartphone via satellite can be a literal lifeline. Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite…
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Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
The satellites have already been enabled and started broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones on all networks in North Carolina. In addition, we may test basic texting (SMS) capabilities for most cell phones on the T-Mobile network in North Carolina. SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, so all services will be delivered on a best-effort basis. Source link
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you and your business need satellite comms – Computerworld
When will the service be international? Apple’s partner in satellite connectivity, Globalstar, continues to launch new satellites to support the expanding service. Regulatory filings from that company suggest it hopes to launch an additional 26 satellites by next year, with at least one report claiming it will have 3,000 in place eventually. At least one space expert thinks Apple will eventually choose to widen…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could get SOS satellite support — what you need to know
Earlier this week, we got our first potential look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra via some unofficial renders. Today, we have some more news about a possible new feature that Samsung might bring to the S25 Ultra, satellite connectivity. Regular Samsung leaker, Ice Universe, posted about a certification the flagship Samsung phone received through the Chinese 3C certification body.…
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