The new service is actively promoted by Qualcomm, which produces chips for smart devices.
Reuters writes that, perhaps in the near future, some smartphones based on the Android operating system will receive support for satellite SMS reception.
As one of the largest manufacturers of wireless chips, Qualcomm is actively negotiating with brands and creating a pool of participants whose smartphones will support the new service. At least it’s currently approved by manufacturers like Honor, Lenovo, Motorola, Nothing, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
This initiative by Qualcomm is a kind of response to Apple’s plans, which will introduce the satellite SMS service as one of the main “chips” of the new iPhone models. Apple has already signed a contract with Globalstar to provide SOS call connectivity to its new iPhone 14, and T-Mobile plans to partner with SpaceX on the issue.
According to engineers and marketers’ plans, satellite SMS will be available in areas of the Earth that have poor coverage, lack sufficient GSM stations, and are hard to reach. Qualcomm does not give specific dates for the implementation of satellite SMS, but hints that some Android smartphone models may support the new service by the second half of this year.
Previously Focus He wrote that satellite communication will be one of the trends in telecommunications and informatics in 2023. A little while ago, the American company Garmin introduced the inReach Messenger device for connecting smartphones to satellite communications. When connected, a small “box” allows users to send SMS and email, have online chats and even go to Twitter.
Source: Focus
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