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Telus Corp. says it has successfully trialled technology that allows smartphones to send and receive voice calls and text messages using satellites.
Telus Corp. says it has successfully trialled technology that allows smartphones to send and receive voice calls and text messages using satellites.
The test was conducted in partnership with Montreal-based telecom provider TerreStar Solutions Inc. and non-terrestrial network service provider Skylo.
Telus president and CEO Darren Entwistle says the trial could pave the way to eliminate no-coverage zones, which would keep people in remote regions connected and ensure emergency services remain reachable during outages.
Original source: https://www.thestar.com/business/telus-terrestar-complete-trial-of-mobile-to-satellite-connectivity/article_4e2514f9-8465-5c0d-bbfe-059b7f01e088.html
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