Satellite tv for pc messaging and connectivity was a serious characteristic launched with the iPhone 14 gadgets, and a few Android telephones adopted swimsuit. Qualcomm was anticipated to affix with Snapdragon Satellite tv for pc, however apparently that is getting pushed again now.
The chipset maker and satellite tv for pc communications firm Iridium introduced they’re ending their deal to offer satellite-to-phone providers. In accordance with an Iridium press launch, events efficiently developed and demonstrated the know-how, however smartphone makers determined to not embody it of their gadgets, main Qualcomm to finish the settlement.
The cut up does not essentially imply satellite tv for pc connectivity shouldn’t be occurring. Iridium CEO stated the trade goes ahead with implementing tech in shopper gadgets. Firms like SpaceX, AT&T, and T-Cellular are already engaged on related tasks; for instance, T-Mo customers can ship messages from unreachable locations via SpaceX’s Starlink satellites.
Qualcomm stated in an announcement that smartphone corporations will proceed to make use of standard-based options. This implies the cellphone will preserve connecting to a cellular phone tower, which is then linked to a base station, which in flip will get the sign from a high-orbit satellite tv for pc.
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with the flexibility to hook up with satellites, offered smartphone makers added the wanted antenna {hardware}. Snapdragon Satellite tv for pc was presupposed to launch within the second half of this yr, however with the deal discontinuation it is definitely not occurring.
The San Diego firm will preserve working with Iridium on growing present options, whereas the choice additionally opens the door for the sat-com firm to work instantly with makers.
