Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. I’m a city slicker and have lived in cities or suburbs most of ...

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Rajeev Badyal, vice president of Amazon Leo, discusses Amazon’s plans for satellite broadband services while Chris Weber, Amazon Leo’s vice president of business and product, looks on during the ...

Leaving behind the hustle and bustle of civilization is a major reason why hiking and camping excursions are so enjoyable, but if something goes wrong, that isolation can become a real liability. Cell ...

Code within the latest Android beta reveals Google is preparing to release a built-in satellite messaging feature in partnership with T-Mobile. There are many areas where cellular connectivity is ...

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 ...

A conceptual design of the Augmentation System Port Interface (ASPIN) docking port for satellites using the Mission Augmentation Port (MAP) interface standard. Credit: Lockheed Martin Servicing ...

When the iPhone 14 launched, one of its key talking points was its satellite connectivity. In case of an emergency, the iPhone 14 series could connect to a low-orbit satellite and send an SOS message, ...

It’s still kind of wild to think that a regular iPhone or Samsung phone can now make direct calls via satellite. I know it’s 2026, but just a few years ago, smartphones were expected to rely entirely ...

With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means. I ...