A Bullitt Group introduced a secure smartphone Motorola Challenge 2 which has the latest chip from MediaTech for satellite communications. But apart from launching just one smartphone with this new hardware, the manufacturer also announced the release of Motorola Defy Satellite Linka small device that promises to allow any smartphone to support satellite communications.

This novelty is just a small device that the user can easily attach to their backpack or jacket and offers improved communication with a mobile phone via Bluetooth.

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Satellite communication on any smartphone

The manufacturer did not disclose the technical details of its new device, but it can be assumed that it has a new chip. Mediatek MT6825. The big news of this technology is that it works standalone, not just as a modem on a chipset, and supports two-way communication with satellites with 3GPP NTN standard.

Being autonomous, the component allows integration into devices such as Satellite communication Motorola Defy, which is able to support satellite network for any smartphone. Interestingly, unlike technology Qualcomm And applepresent on the line iPhone 14the model does not have the ability to only send messages via satellite, but it will also be able to receive messages. Works like SMS.

Since one of the device’s offerings is to allow the user to take it with them to external and inhospitable environments, the body of the model has drop and shock protection and has IP68 certification from water and dust.

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The device also has battery 600 mAh, which, according to the manufacturer, is able to offer “enough autonomy for several days of use.” The device still has LED indicators which tell if the model is on, connected to a satellite, or has an identified location. The model also has an SOS button.

Defy Satellite Pricing and Availability

A Bullitt emphasizes that he will start selling Motorola Defy Satellite Link starting this April worldwide through a variety of partner retailers. In Brazil, the official distributor of products to challenge And Vaps solutions – which has not yet announced the sale of the product nationally.

The price of the device will be 99 US dollars, about 514 reais in direct conversion. When purchasing a model, the user will be required to subscribe to the satellite messaging service Bullitt. The cheapest annual package will be Messaging Basicswhich will allow you to send up to 30 two-way messages per month and SOS Assist will cost $149.

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