Anticipate a satellite-to-mobile messaging smart device unlike any other in Q1 2023
British-based worldwide smart phone maker Bullitt Group is preparing a phone that will be the very first one to utilize MediaTek’s 3GPP NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) chipset. Generally, this chip and the exclusive software application this phone will run will make it so it can offer steady messaging with a satellite connection. What this suggests is that when there’s no readily available cellular or Wi-Fi connection, the gadget will effortlessly change to a neighboring satellite, therefore having the ability to send out messages. Sounds familiar? Well, Apple and Hauwei did it, however this phone will be a bit various.
Up until now, Apple (and Huawei) have actually used satellite connection functions; nevertheless, the satellite is just utilized to connect with emergency situation services from a location without any cellular protection or Wi-Fi connection. The phone we are reporting about here will be able to send out messages to the user’s contacts. Yep, Bullitt Group and MediaTek have actually taken this tech to the brand-new level!
Richard Wharton, the co-founder of Bullitt Group, specified:
We have actually understood for a long period of time that the response remained in satellite however an ‘unnoticeable’ and smooth combination into a mobile phone develops massive technical obstacles. MediaTek and Bullitt share a pioneering spirit and a history of development so now, almost 2 years into our relationship, we collectively stand at the leading edge of a brand-new period in telecoms and the quickest, easiest method for our provider channel partners to use overall comfort to their consumers.
Bullit Group is the phone maker behind Cat phones and has actually normally been understood for making rugged smart devices. It appears this brand-new smart device the business is preparing with the collaboration with MediaTek will have the ability to effortlessly change in between cellular and satellite connection.
Remember though that sending out a message utilizing satellite will not be as fast as utilizing the good-old cellular. It will still take around 10 seconds for the gadget to make a preliminary connection to a satellite and send out a message. Hey, it sounds excellent that the phone will do that behind the scenes and all you can discover is some hold-up (rather of that cold fear of not having any signal …).
The business did not share any other information about the upcoming phone at the minute. Well, for one we can’t wait to see it! When we understand more, we’ll ensure to keep you as much as date so remain tuned!
