SpaceX’s $17 billion acquisition of EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum enables broadband DTC (direct to cellphone) with ...

Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first mobile network operator to offer UK customers automatic connectivity via satellite ...

More cell phones have the capabilities to send messages to satellites in the event of a hurricane or emergency event. Satellites are located a far distance from Earth, meaning cell phone users sending ...

SpaceX Starlink satellite and satellite direct to cellphone communications is saving lives in North Carolina this hurricane season. FCC temporarily approves direct-to-cell Starlink service in areas ...

As carriers begin to unveil their own satellite plans, here's everything you need to know whether your phone supports satellite connectivity or is "satellite optimized." Nicole Lee Writer I started my ...

Recent natural disasters have highlighted a critical need: the ability to communicate even if cellular service fails. Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to ...

If you're a wilderness junkie who loves to roam, you know the quiet of the outdoors can come with downsides. You might be stranded with a flat tire miles from the nearest ranger station. Or you've ...

SpaceX, the space company led by Elon Musk, is ushering in the era of "space communication." SpaceX is expanding its "Direct ...

Apple is touting the emergency s atellite communications capabilities of its new iPhone 14 lineup, but wilderness rescue experts say the new feature might get some users into trouble. The new iPhones ...