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Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity Integrates into Standard Mobile Chips

 ·  1 min read

The mobile hardware landscape is transitioning satellite communications from niche emergency add-on features to native cellular baseline functionality.

Standardization via 3GPP Release 17
By embedding Non-Terrestrial Network protocols directly into standard modem silicon, device makers eliminate the need for specialized external antennas. This enables standard smartphone hardware to communicate directly with low-Earth orbit satellite constellations for two-way messaging in remote areas.