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【Mobile China News】Since the Huawei Mate50, Huawei has introduced satellite communication functionality in multiple models of smartphones, and they have even brought satellite calling to the Mate 60 Pro. However, apart from Huawei, no other domestic mobile phone manufacturer has launched this feature, leading to rumors that Huawei has monopolized this technology. However, recently, officials from China Telecom have denied these rumors.

An insider: Huawei does not monopolize satellite communication functionality, but the investment is significant and there are barriers

On the morning of November 8th, during the 2023 Wuzhen World Internet Conference, an insider from China Telecom revealed to Sina Technology that Huawei does not monopolize satellite communication technology. China Telecom is planning to collaborate with more mobile phone manufacturers to promote the widespread use of this technology. The insider stated that the reason why no other manufacturer has introduced this feature is because there is indeed a certain technical barrier to implementing satellite communication on mobile phones. It requires significant research and development investment and involves multiple aspects such as chips, protocols, and terminals. For example, miniaturizing chip modules, optimizing satellite protocol systems, and managing user terminals all require substantial research and development investment.

An insider: Huawei does not monopolize satellite communication functionality, but the investment is significant and there are barriers

“Currently, only the Huawei Mate 60 Pro supports this feature, but we are also planning to collaborate with more mobile phone manufacturers to make it accessible to everyone,” the insider revealed. “The Huawei Mate 60 Pro is a high-end device with a higher price. China Telecom’s goal is to make it possible to make 5G+ satellite calls with just one smartphone, lowering the consumption barrier and making it accessible to the general public.”

It is reported that in addition to collaborating with smartphone manufacturers, China Telecom will also launch its own research and development product called the Tianyi Boding S9 satellite phone, which features a built-in satellite antenna and has the form of a regular smartphone. It can be used without the need to change SIM cards or phone numbers, allowing for making and receiving satellite calls, and sending and receiving satellite messages. The specific price is currently unknown.

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