apple, satellite communications Globalstar has taken an important step in the area of ​​approx Investment of $1.5 billion He announced that he would. With this investment Globalstar’s satellite network It aims to expand the Emergency SOS and messaging services it offers through.

Thanks to this investment, Apple plans to strengthen Globalstar’s satellite network and offer more services. Currently, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 users are experiencing issues when outside their cellular network. Emergency SOS You can take advantage of these satellite services via. Apple recently added the ability to send text messages to these services.

It will strengthen satellite communications

Globalstar, along with the investment a new satellite constellation and plans to develop ground infrastructure. The company will allocate 85% of capacity to Apple, and Apple will pay in advance for certain services offered to customers. However, Apple has made this investment iPhone usersChina has not made any statement about what additional services it will provide.

Apple’s big investment in GlobalstarBy contributing to the development of satellite-based communications services, users can communicate more securely in emergency situations.