This innovative solution will allow smartphones to connect with the cellular company through a satellite orbiting the earth, thereby providing high-level cellular connectivity anywhere and anytime. Pelephone is scheduled to conduct satellite communication tests and trials in April at the AST Space Mobile headquarters located in Texas, USA. The company aims to fully implement this service later this year, providing a comprehensive solution for cellular coverage in remote areas without reception or during emergencies.
A significant advantage of this service is that it can be accessed from any smartphone, eliminating the need for a dedicated satellite phone. Satellite communication operates by maintaining contact with satellites that orbit the earth, providing full coverage of reception globally. This technology is particularly useful in regions where cellular sites cannot be established and in remote areas lacking infrastructure, as it ensures necessary coverage and connectivity.
iPhone – Text Messaging Via Satellite
While Apple’s satellite messaging service is currently available in several countries, including the USA, the UK, Italy, Australia, Germany, and France, it is not yet offered in Israel. However, the partnership between Pelephone and AST Space Mobile suggests that satellite communication capabilities could soon be more widely accessible within Israel.