It seems like Apple isn’t the only one going after enabling satellite communication! Recently, we saw T-Mobile and SpaceX collaborate for bringing satellite connectivity to people and Google wants to be a part of the venture by equipping the next-gen iteration of Android with the capability. Here are the details.
After SpaceX and T-Mobile announced the “Coverage Above and Beyond” initiative to enable communication everywhere (especially in remote regions and dead zones), Google’s senior vice president of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer made an exciting announcement.
For this, T-Mobile will develop a new network with SpaceX’s new satellites using its mid-band spectrum in the US. The new “true satellite-to-cellular service” is expected to provide almost full coverage in any area, including the continental US, Hawaii, parts of Alaska, Puerto Rico, territorial waters, and more.
