AT&T is getting closer to satellite coverage

This week, AT&T conducted a satellite call test with an unmodified phone using broadband access created from the BlueWalker 3 (BW3) satellite. The test call was made from Texas to Tokyo using a Samsung Galaxy S22..

The success of this test is part of the technology research and development that AT&T is conducting with other companies such as Vodafone, Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile. After implementation This technology will provide communication for at least 50% of the world’s population. No need for cell towers.

Abel Avellan, President and CEO of AST SpaceMobile, stressed the importance of this achievement, stating that “achieving what many once thought was impossible, we have reached the most important milestone to date in our quest to provide global cellular broadband from space. As we take a moment to celebrate this epic achievement, we remain focused on the path ahead and important next steps that bring us closer to our goal of transforming the way the world interacts.”

This advance in satellite communication technology opens up new opportunities for the telecommunications industry and for users, providing wider coverage and global connectivity, even in remote or hard-to-reach areas.

satellite connection

Apple offers premium iPhone 14 models the ability to make emergency calls and send messages, regardless of whether the user has a cellular connection.. This new feature is a response to the need for communications in critical situations where the cellular network may not be available or available.

This feature is automatically activated when the phone detects that the cellular network is unavailable using the emergency satellite service available worldwide. Thus, users can make emergency calls and send messages even in remote or hard-to-reach places.

The technology used by Apple in this feature is similar to that used in aircraft emergency systems. which guarantees a secure and reliable connection in critical situations.

Author: Julian Castillo
Source: La Opinion

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