Two words: broad availability. Satellite internet is the only internet connection type available in rural areas of all 50 states. One of the main reasons for its availability is how it works ...

The second, and more recent, feature is Messages via Satellite, which landed in iOS 18. Like Emergency SOS via Satellite, Messages via Satellite can give you service even when the normal messaging ...

Satellite images help identify large areas of pollution caused by fires, dust or sand storms, volcanic eruptions, large industrial sources, or the transport of man-made pollution from other regions.

THE FEATURE WE WANT TO HIGHLIGHT THIS MORNING IS SATELLITE MESSAGING. YOU CAN USE THIS IF CELL SERVICE GOES DOWN OR IF YOU DON’T HAVE WI-FI DURING THIS STORM, YOU CAN STILL SEND TEXT MESSAGES TO ...

Most of these regions cannot be covered by traditional surface-level cell towers. The benefits of satellite connectivity are clear. You get consistent coverage regardless of terrain and it acts as ...

Join our newsletter to get the latest military space news every Tuesday by veteran defense journalist Sandra Erwin. HELSINKI — China launched a new communications satellite towards geostationary ...

To deal with disruptions to cellular connectivity, iPhone owners can instead turn to satellite connections. Apple offers three features that can help help. With Emergency SOS via Satellite ...

Those who own iPhone 14 models or later with iOS 18 installed can use satellite messaging on their devices in the event of cell service becoming unavailable. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene ...

Satellite connectivity is coming with the rollout of Android 15. The new feature will allow you to send and receive messages without a mobile or Wi-Fi connection. If you’re in a city, you likely ...

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that spectrum for satellite services in India will be allocated administratively, but it will not be without cost. The pricing and allocation formula ...

Missile defense tech is so advanced that Iran knows its attacks will be thwarted, avoiding an all-out war. But what happens ...