D2D
Viasat Direct to Device Trial Successful for Automotive Sector
Viasat, a leading satellite communications company, has successfully demonstrated direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity for the automotive sector, marking a significant step toward integrating satellite technology into vehicles. The trials, conducted over four months between Blumenau and Curitiba in Southern Brazil, are claimed to be the first of their kind in the country, according to Viasat. […]
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VEON and Starlink Partner to Launch Direct-to-Cell Satellite Connectivity in Ukraine
Telecom group VEON has announced a groundbreaking partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to bring direct-to-cell satellite connectivity to Ukraine. This collaboration will enable Kyivstar, VEON’s Ukrainian subsidiary, to offer satellite-based services to customers nationwide. Pioneering Satellite Connectivity in Ukraine Ukraine will become one of the first countries to benefit from Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, joining T-Mobile in […]
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ISRO to Launch Satellite Enabling Direct Smartphone Voice Calls from Space
ISRO is set to achieve a significant milestone by launching an American communications satellite designed to enable direct voice communication via smartphones from space. This will mark the first instance of a US company deploying a large communication satellite from India, as ISRO has previously only launched smaller satellites for American firms. India’s Science Minister, […]
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Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service are Expanding Global Connectivity
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, recently described SpaceX’s technology as “alien-level” while highlighting the advancements of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service. This satellite-powered communication technology is gaining momentum globally, offering new possibilities in connectivity. DTC Service: Texting Without Hardware Upgrades Starlink’s DTC service allows users with standard LTE phones to […]
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BSNL and Viasat Launch India’s First Satellite-to-Device Service
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first satellite-to-device service, partnering with U.S.-based satellite communications company Viasat. The collaboration successfully showcased two-way satellite messaging services at India Mobile Congress 2024 in October. BSNL’s Satellite-to-Device Service Debut The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced, “BSNL launches India’s 1st Satellite-to-Device service! Seamless connectivity now reaches India’s […]
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IMC 2024: BSNL & Viasat Demonstrates India’s First D2D Satellite Connectivity
Satellite communications company Viasat, in collaboration with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), has successfully demonstrated India’s first direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity. The demonstration, conducted at the India Mobile Congress 2024, featured satellite-powered two-way and SOS messaging on a commercial Android smartphone. #BSNL introduces Direct to Device (D2D) service, a pioneering solution that converges satellite […]
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