If you live somewhere in the UK countryside, you can use your phone as soon as possible for satellite calls, messages and other common data usage. On Tuesday, the country's telecom regulator, ofcom, suggested Use Direct-to-device satellite tech to connect people to the UK "Most areas in the countryside and hard to reach," Like mountains and distant villages.
Ofcom visible The tech that fits into traditional networks, aimed at providing 100 percent mobile range in the UK. The regulator said the tech could also provide backup scope during outages, offered services to ships and passengers in coastal waters without connection and provide emergency 999 (UK version of 911) in remote areas.
In January, the British Telecom Vodafone Made the first satellite video call worldwide using a standard mobile phone To a secluded mountain in West Wales.
Regarding the regulation details, OFCom suggests amended existing mobile spectrum licenses for frequencies used by cellular providers (below 3 GHz). However, the regulator also offers alternative procedures, including the introduction of a new license for satellite services or allowing the use of a license without a fee if certain conditions are met. Regardless of the specific approach to its policy, ofcom said strict conditions will be able to prevent disruption of existing spectrum users in the UK and abroad.
OFCOM opens a consultation period with stakeholders from now to May 20. Depending on the feedback it received, it can start allowing direct call devices next year.
The iPhone 14 series is the first standard handset to Offer a Direct-to-Satellite Emergency Messaging. In iOS 18, Apple has expanded the operation beyond the crises In any situation where you are on the grid. The Samsung galaxy s25 series and Google Pixel 9 Recently Added a similar function.
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