Qualcomm terminates Snapdragon Satellite project with Iridium due to lack of demand

Qualcomm and Iridium have announced the end of their partnership for Snapdragon Satellite, a technology aimed at providing emergency satellite connectivity for Android phones. Despite successful development and demonstration, no Android manufacturers signed on to include the technology in their devices. This decision was influenced by a preference for standards-based solutions. However, Samsung recently hinted that its 2024 Galaxy phones may offer satellite connectivity, while Huawei already offers satellite calls on its Mate 60 line. Iridium remains optimistic about the future of satellite connectivity in consumer devices, emphasizing its global coverage and reliability.