The rise of satellite communication capable devices and SOS alerts
A former Navy SEAL sees a big difference between satellite-enabled smartphones and dedicated satellite communications devices ...
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Apple Will Invest $1.5B in Globalstar to Expand Satellite Services
The tech company is pledging more money for Globalstar's network of satellites, which power Emergency SOS and messaging.
Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry
Our testing shows that Apple’s satellite network partner, Globalstar, is less reliable than Iridium, which is used by Garmin, ...
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Apple (AAPL) Invests $1.5 Billion to Expand iPhone Satellite Service
The deal, which is expected to close on Nov. 5, will increase the ability of Apple to provide satellite phone service on its iPhones at times when the devices are out of internet range.
Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity
Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an expansion of its deal with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 ...