Topic

Spectrum

Satellite

Your Phone Can Now Text a Satellite

Ordinary smartphones can now reach satellites from places no cell tower covers — a feat engineers considered impractical a few years ago. One change to the global 5G standard made it work, and it has set off a multibillion-dollar scramble for the dead zone.

July 5, 2026· 5 min read

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