In a recent demonstration, German white hat hackers showed how to intercept text messages sent via the U.S. satellite communication system Iridium and locate users with an accuracy of about 4 ...

Qualcomm has revealed Snapdragon Satellite , the company's solution for connecting Android phones directly to satellites for truly global coverage. The feature uses the Iridium network ...

Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S25 series, and it turns out they have satellite connectivity thanks to Snapdragon Satellite.

Satellite phones are an absolute game-changer if you're venturing into remote areas that lay beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks or during emergencies or natural disasters.

Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. David Lumb is a mobile reporter covering how ...

Starlink, the satellite constellation that delivers internet access to people in remote regions across the world, is now coming straight to your phone. This new satellite-to-cell service is a ...

The company says it’s the only satellite service in the world to offer mobile broadband directly to regular 4G or 5G phones. And it scheduled when the service will go live, saying ...

Still, for some iPhone owners, satellite connectivity has just changed ... “No more pointing your phone at the sky—Starlink works right from your pocket.” So, like other compatible ...

Since its 2021 initial offering, AST SpaceMobile has lured investors with its aim of delivering 5G-quality voice, data, and ...

Once your phone has connected to the satellite you'll be able to send and receive messages. In certain areas, it will also be possible to send text messages to emergency services. The image also ...

By integrating satellite antennas into mobile phones and merging communication protocols, researchers succeeded in creating the world's first smartphone capable of making direct satellite calls.