Samsung launches smartphones with two-way satellite communication.
The news that Samsung has developed a modem technology for 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) was made public after the company announced. Smartphones and satellites can now communicate directly with one another via this technology, which works in both ways.
Users of smartphones may now transmit and receive data, phone calls, and text messages even when there is no mobile cellular network in the surrounding region, thanks to this breakthrough.
This method will be implemented by the company into subsequent generations of Exynos processors that will be produced.
Users can send urgent messages even in remote regions thanks to the new technology developed by the South Korean corporation. This technology is akin to that found in the iPhone 14 series.
The 5G NTN modem technology that Samsung has created makes it possible to connect in remote areas and portions of the globe previously unreachable by traditional communication networks.
Even in potentially hazardous environments, individuals can communicate with one another because of Samsung's newly developed 5G Wireless technology. It makes no difference whether they are in the midst of a desert, the mountains, or the ocean.
This technology may also be beneficial in joining areas prone to natural catastrophes and powering unmanned aircraft and flying autos. Moreover, it may be useful in linking regions prone to natural disasters.
It is compatible and interoperable with the conventional communication services offered by chip manufacturers, smartphone manufacturers, and telecommunications service providers because Samsung's 5G NTN complies with the standards established by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP Release 17). This is evidenced by the fact that the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has released version 17.
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During its evaluation of this technology, Samsung could replicate a connection with LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellites by using its existing Exynos 5300 5G modem. This enabled the company to learn more about the capabilities of the technology. Because of this, the link was established without any problems.
The South Korean company asserts that the innovative technology it has developed will make it possible for mobile phones to establish direct connections with satellites and carry out various functions, including transmitting high-definition video and sending and receiving text messages in both directions.
Although this feature was meant to be introduced with the Galaxy S23 series, it's possible that Samsung won't roll it out until the Galaxy S24 series, which will be released in 2019.
Min Goo Kim, Executive Vice President of CP (Communication Processor) Development at Samsung Electronics, said, "This milestone builds on our rich tradition in wireless communications technology.
" This achievement comes after the industry's first commercial 4G LTE modem was released in 2009, and the industry's first 5G modem was released in 2018.
In preparation for introducing 6G technology, Samsung plans to position itself as the industry leader in establishing hybrid terrestrial-NTN communications ecosystems throughout the planet. This will be done in advance of the debut of 6G technology.