For those times, satellite phones are a true game-changer for anyone venturing into remote areas beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks or during emergencies or natural disasters.

The iPhone maker and SpaceX are competing in the race to eliminate cellphone dead spots, a rift that is set to intensify.

Operators mulling whether to price tech into subs, says report, which notes Musk's Starlink satellite dominance ...

Kochi: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday intercepted a passenger with four satellite phones at the ...

Under the FCC’s supplemental coverage from space (SCS) rules, a phone manufacturer must apply for and receive a “Part 25” certification for a handset to officially support satellite connectivity.

Today, Verizon announced a big expansion of its satellite texting capabilities, confirming that select Android phones can now send text messages to any other customer via satellite. Apple added ...

The upcoming Android 14 update will bring satellite connectivity to phones. Google’s senior vice president for Android has confirmed that the company is working on enabling the feature in the ...

Previously, satellite connectivity required bulky ... of Starlink sats with the Direct to Cell capability to help end cell-phone dead zones,” Starlink posted on X (formerly Twitter).

SpaceX apparently wants to block Globalstar's access to some satellite frequencies Globalstar receives Apple funding to help expand iPhone's satellite features Apple and SpaceX may have previously ...