Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm Achieve Breakthrough in Satellite-Based SMS Messaging
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 7, 2024 – In a significant advancement for mobile communication, Deutsche Telekom, Skylo, and Qualcomm have successfully completed a groundbreaking test demonstrating the feasibility of sending and receiving SMS messages directly via satellite from a standard smartphone. This achievement marks a crucial step towards providing ubiquitous connectivity, even in areas without terrestrial network coverage.
A European First: NB-NTN Direct-to-Handset Messaging