Satellite communication has recently become a popular technology in smartphones. Following the release of the iPhone 14, where support for this technology was implemented for emergency situations, many manufacturers began adding the ability to use satellite communication to their devices. This is implemented in a number of models from Huawei and Motorola, in one of Xiaomi's devices, and from a number of other manufacturers. In Russia, the operation of foreign communication satellites is prohibited due to the threat to national security, with the exception of a number of companies, including Thuraya. This is due to the fact that it has domestic partners in the Russian Federation. That is why satellite communication capabilities in a smartphone from the UAE will be available to Russians.
It is reported that the smartphone will have a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass, an eight-core Qualcomm processor, and Android version 14. The front camera is declared with a resolution of 50 megapixels, and the main camera will be equipped with three modules. A retractable antenna is provided for making satellite calls. The device will receive IP67 protection against moisture and dust. The device will go on sale in September 2024. The price of the smartphone is not yet known.
In theory, it is impossible to remain without communication with this device: if the mobile network is unavailable, you can use satellite communication. In Russia, GTNT sells the company's SIM cards. In total, Thuraya has satellites in 150 countries.
It is worth recalling that Thuraya released the world's first satellite smartphone on Android in 2018. Its cost in Russia was 150 thousand rubles.
Earlier, www1.ru wrote that Russia will launch about 400 new communication satellites by 2030. They will be used for the Internet of Things, broadband access to the network, transport and much more. In addition, telecom operators are actively working on deploying 5G and 6G networks throughout Russia. But there are still places where there is no coverage.
