Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo found out that Apple, which has been working on providing satellite connectivity for the iPhone for some time, has completed testing of the technology. And from a technical point of view, the Cupertino giant is all set to introduce a backup communication channel in the future iPhone 14 line.
At the same time, the analyst known for his accurate forecasts for new Apple products does not give a clear answer as to whether the iPhone 14 will be able to connect directly to satellites. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, this will depend on whether Apple manages to reach the necessary agreements with mobile operators.
[Analysis] Survey updates for rumored’s iPhone 14 support for satellite communication / iPhone 14支持衛星通訊的調查更新@mingchikuo https://t.co/7MGLeTAtAo
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) August 29, 2022
Speculation about the iPhone 14’s potential support for satellite communications for calling and sending messages outside the range of the cellular network has stirred with renewed vigor amid the recent announcement of the Starlink and T-Mobile cooperation – they want to connect smartphones with 5G satellite directions to cover the “dead zones” . A candidate technology for this already exists – 5G NTN .
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Ming-Chi Kuo named Globalstar as the most likely candidate for Apple’s partner in introducing satellite communications support on the iPhone 14 . In any case, waiting for an answer to the question of whether the iPhone 14 will have support for satellite communications is not long left – Apple’s presentation will take place next Wednesday, September 7th.
Official: Apple has scheduled the presentation of the iPhone 14 on September 7
