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technology1 year ago

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite: Free for Now, Future Uncertain

Apple's emergency SOS messaging via satellite, a key safety feature for iPhone 14 and later models, is currently free for two years from activation. While Apple extended this service for an additional year for early iPhone 14 users, the future of the service remains uncertain. Speculation suggests Apple might charge for it after November 2025, but with competitors offering similar services for free, Apple may continue to offer it without charge or integrate it into its Apple One subscription. No official announcement has been made yet.

via Forbes|
#apple#iphone14#satelliteconnectivity
technology2 years ago

"SpaceX's Inaugural Launch of Cell-Connecting Satellites Revolutionizes Mobile Connectivity"

SpaceX has launched satellites designed to connect directly with smartphones, specifically to enhance T-Mobile's network coverage in hard-to-reach areas. This service, which will begin with text messaging and later expand to voice and data, is part of a partnership announced in August 2022 and aims to provide nearly ubiquitous connectivity for T-Mobile customers. Testing with T-Mobile's network will start soon, although the activation date and plan compatibility details remain unspecified. Competitors like AT&T and Verizon are also exploring satellite solutions to improve mobile connectivity.

via CNET|
##satelliteconnectivity#smartphones
technology-and-business2 years ago

"Canadian Carriers Embrace Satellite Messaging Trend for Direct-to-Device Services"

Canadian wireless carriers, such as Telus and Rogers, are partnering with satellite operators to offer direct-to-device services, allowing smartphones to connect to satellites for coverage in remote areas. This service is expected to launch in 2024 and will enhance public safety by eliminating coverage dead zones. Telus is working with TerreStar Solutions and Skylo Technologies using S-band spectrum, while Rogers has partnered with SpaceX and Lynk Global using terrestrial-designated airwaves. The new technology will disrupt the satellite phone market and is seen as a complement to terrestrial cellular networks, particularly benefiting those in very rural areas.

via The Globe and Mail|
##canadianwirelesscarriers#directtodevice