The emergency satellite connection feature, which Apple featured in the introduction of the iPhone 14, occupies the technology agenda. The source of satellite support, which will use the 85% capacity of the Globalstar satellite network, is Qualcomm.
The secret is in the Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G modem
In fact, one point was overlooked because Qualcomm and Globalstar made an agreement last year. The Globalstar network includes a band called n53 for 5G connections, and access to satellites is thus possible. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 5G modem also started to support this band last year.
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It is stated that Apple also supports this feature with its own developed RF chip and software. In the capacity part, the network of the Globalstar company comes into play. After the service, which is free for the first 2 years, it will ask for a subscription payment.
In the coming period, we will continue to see n53 support in Snapdragon X65 5G and next generation modems. In this regard, the flagships of different brands will also have satellite support. Of course, this means a new load on global satellite networks. There is similar support in the Huawei Mate 50 series, but the Snapdragon X65 probably won’t come into play because it’s a Beidou satellite.
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