This is an important event for the telecommunications sector: SpaceX and T-Mobile managed to send the first SMS via a Starlink satellite. And this from a compatible smartphone that requires no communication. This initiative marks the beginning of testing satellite text communications.
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Starlink’s expansion into the industry satellite communications continues to expand the horizons of modern connectivity. Beyond the simple satellite-smartphone connection, the company recently demonstrated its ability to provide high-speed Internet connection in new conditions, such as on board airplanes. With, in the long term, access to advanced services, such as access to video streaming during the flight. An example that illustrates the versatility of its technology which adapts to a multitude of contexts of use.
Starlink has the ambition to offer global and accessible Internet coverage directly from cell phones. This vision is particularly relevant for isolated regions, where terrestrial communications infrastructure is limited. It is with this in mind that an important step has been taken: sending the first SMS via satellite.
SpaceX sends the first SMS in history via satellite via the T-Mobile network
THE transmission of the first SMS via Starlink satellite was carried out by SpaceX and T-Mobile. It is based on Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology which allows information to be transmitted from one phone to another via a satellite network without having to modify smartphones. The SMS is sent by a standard telephone network (T-Mobile’s in this case), passes through Starlink relay antennas, passes through satellites which then transmit the message to the recipient phone. These tests aim to evaluate and improve theIt has reliability and efficiency of this technology for the general public in everyday use.
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Sending this SMS is only the beginning of a larger project which has significant implications for many fields. In addition to the impact on connectivity, this technology will also play a more important role in emergency situations than today. It also has the potential to improve logistics and connectivity in remote areas.
2024-01-12 08:25:27
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