Canadian telco Rogers has signed direct-to-cell connectivity deals with satellite operators Starlink and Lynk. Rogers and SpaceX will offer satellite-to-phone technology in Canada using SpaceX’s ...

Smartphones are great until you hit a dead zone in an emergency. That should no longer be an issue when T-Mobile this summer debuts a satellite-based phone service offering connections in remote areas ...

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 ...

Canadian telecom Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI) has launched a satellite-to-mobile text messaging service, which will expand its network coverage into more than 2M square miles (5.4M sq km) of ...

Oct 1 (Reuters) - T-Mobile (TMUS.O), opens new tab said on Wednesday its satellite-to-cell network now supports widely used apps, including WhatsApp, Google Maps and X, broadening the service that ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

After six months of beta testing, Starlink's partnership with T-Mobile officially launched on July 23. The direct-to-cell messaging service enables texting from anywhere in the US. It's not limited to ...

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 ...

The Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 are the only Android phones in the US to support Satellite SOS connectivity. This enables ...

It could take a while before Android phones allow satellite connectivity to assist users in emergency scenarios, thanks in no part to Qualcomm canceling its ambitious Snapdragon Satellite plans. Apple ...

TORONTO, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers launched today Rogers Satellite, a new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service to all Canadians. With Rogers Satellite, Rogers now covers over 5.4 ...

Smartphones are great until you hit a dead zone in an emergency. That should no longer be an issue when T-Mobile (TMUS) this summer debuts a satellite-based phone service offering connections in ...