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Cellular communication via satellites

by Jimbo Mar 28, 2025 5 Comments 5 Links

#cellular, #mobile, #satellites, #science, #space, #technology,

Start using satellites for cellular communication instead of cell towers, thus guaranteeing universal connectivity.

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astronut on March 28, 2025 at 10:22 am
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Idea: Cellular communication via satellites
Link: https://www.thenakedscientists.com/article...
Replacing cell towers with satellites would also require placing more satellites in space, which would lead to overcrowding and worsen the space debris crisis.

Are we putting up too many satellites?
Link: https://www.thenakedscientists.c

Astrophysicist Katie Mack weighs in on the state of the sky...

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Clever Dick on March 28, 2025 at 9:05 am
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Idea: Cellular communication via satellites
Link: https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/no...
While satellites are great alternatives for cellular communication, especially in remote areas, they are unlikely to completely replace cell towers any time soon.

No, satellites aren’t going to make terrestrial towers obsolete
Link: https://www.fierce-network.com/w

With satellites being the technology du jour, a lot of people wonder if they’re going to replace ground-based towersFierce posed that question to several sour | With so many companies promising to provide “cell towers in space,” it’s only natural to question the future of ground-based cell t... Read more

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Mickey on March 28, 2025 at 7:57 am
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Idea: Cellular communication via satellites
Link: https://wirelessestimator.com/articles/202...
American company SpaceX has also been at the forefront of investing in satellite technology for cellular communications.

Starlink sets in orbit six satellites as America’s towers remain a fixed stable for communications
Link: https://wirelessestimator.com/ar

SpaceX marked the beginning of 2024 with a groundbreaking mission, launching on Tuesday the first six Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. Collaborating with T-Mobile, SpaceX aims to eliminate cellular dead zones in the most…

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MeterMan on March 28, 2025 at 7:19 am
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Idea: Cellular communication via satellites
Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/...
China is one of the top countries that has invested heavily in satellites for cellular connectivity.

'No need for cell towers': China has revolutionised smartphone communications - Times of India
Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.

China News: Chinese scientists achieve a groundbreaking milestone with the world's first satellite 'Tiantong' enabling direct smartphone calls. The Tiantong-1 ser

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Mr N on March 28, 2025 at 5:31 am
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Idea: Cellular communication via satellites
Link: https://www.innovationnewsnetwork.com/the-...
Satellite phone services have been around for a while, but the race for increased cellular connectivity using satellites has increased in recent years.

The satellite connectivity revolution: The race for global coverage in a new mobile phone industry
Link: https://www.innovationnewsnetwor

The race for technology dominance in mobile phones will see them communicate with satellites, improving satellite connectivity everywhere.

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