Major U.S. carriers are turning to satellite‑to‑phone tech to help smartphones stay connected in remote areas and emergencies ...

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required ...

We take it for granted that we almost always have cell service, no matter where you go around town. But there are places — the desert, the forest, or the ocean — where you might not have cell service.

Apple remains the top manufacturer of satellite-capable smartphones globally, with such devices projected to reach 46% of all ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

The recent Super Bowl brought with it lots of surprises and, once again, a few of them came from the very pricey ads shown during the broadcast. One of the most intriguing was T-Mobile’s spot ...

For as much static as satellite phones get, they’re godsends to those that really need them. Thuraya, a sat phone vendor with service throughout a large portion of Asia, Europe, and Africa, has ...

Satellite communications successfully demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Uzbekistan for the first time, ...

So far, satellite connectivity on iPhones has focused on low-bandwidth emergency tools, including Emergency SOS via Satellite (2022) and Messages via Satellite (2024). However, with the iPhone 18 Pro ...