The United Kingdom can sound Direct-to-Phone satellite services this year
If you live in a rural area of the United Kingdom, you may soon be able to use your phone for satellite calls, messages and other standard data use. On Tuesday, the nation’s telecommunication regulator, ofcom, suggested Use Satellite technique directly to the device To connect people in the UK "most rural and inaccessible places," Like mountains and remote villages.
Of he sees The technology complements traditional networks, striving to provide a 100 percent mobile coating in the UK. The regulator said the technology could also provide a backup during interruptions, offer service to ships and passengers in coastal waters without connection, and provide an emergency 999 services (the United Kingdom version of 911) in remote areas.
In January British Telecommunication Vodafone make the world’s first satellite video call using a standard mobile phone On a remote mountain in West Wales.
As for the regulatory data, thecom proposes a change in existing mobile spectrum licenses for frequencies already used by cellular suppliers (below 3 GHz). However, the regulator also offers alternative approaches, including the introduction of a new satellite license or authorizing the release of a license if certain conditions are fulfilled. Despite its specific political approach, OFcom said that strict conditions would be connected to avoid intervention in existing spectrum users in the UK and abroad.
Ofcom opens a period of consultation with stakeholders from now on May 20. Depending on the feedback he receives, he may begin to authorize direct device calls later this year.
The iPhone 14 series was the first standard headset Offer directly to satellite emergency messagesS In iOS 18 Apple extend the functionality beyond crises of any situation you are out of the networkS Thehe Samsung Galaxy S25 Series and Google Pixel 9 Recently Added Similar FunctionalityS
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