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Samsung announces two-way satellite connectivity system for smartphones

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Last updated: February 23rd, 2023 at 08:14 UTC+01:00

Samsung has announced that it has developed a 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) modem technology that allows two-way direct communication between smartphones and satellites. This technology allows smartphone users to send and receive text messages, calls, and data even when no mobile cellular network is nearby. The company plans to integrate this technology into future Exynos chips.

The South Korean firm’s new technology is similar to what we’ve seen in the iPhone 14 series, which allows those phones to send distress messages in remote areas. Samsung’s 5G NTN modem technology brings connectivity to remote areas and regions previously unreachable by traditional communication networks. Whether mountains, deserts, or oceans, Samsung’s new 5G NTN technology can help people communicate with others, especially in critical situations.

Samsung’s 5G NTN modem brings direct two-way communication between smartphones and satellites

Samsung Networks NTN Satellite Connectivity System

This technology can also be helpful in connecting disaster-prone areas or in powering unmanned aircraft and flying cars. Samsung’s 5G NTN meets standards defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP Release 17), which means that it is compatible and interoperable with traditional communication services offered by chip companies, smartphone makers, and telecom carriers.

Samsung tested this technology by successfully connecting with LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites by simulating it using its existing Exynos 5300 5G modem. The South Korean firm says its new technology will bring two-way texting and even high-definition video streaming to smartphones directly via satellite connectivity. While this feature was expected to debut with the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung could bring it next year with the Galaxy S24.

Min Goo Kim, Executive Vice President of CP (Communication Processor) Development at Samsung Electronics, said, “This milestone builds on our rich legacy in wireless communications technologies, following the introduction of the industry’s first commercial 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry’s first 5G modem in 2018. Samsung aims to take the lead in advancing hybrid terrestrial-NTN communications ecosystems worldwide in preparation for the arrival of 6G.

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