Smart phones are approaching a new era of communication, where satellite connections can become an alternative to traditional mobile networks.
Federal Communications Commission in the United States, The FCC has announced that on October 29th it will review new measures for expanding services known as direct-to-device.
According to Reuters agency, these services are intended to enable phones to communicate directly with satellites, especially in areas where land antenna coverage is lacking.
Technology is being developed by large companies, including SpaceX and Amazon, while traditional telecommunications operators are looking at ways to integrate satellite services into their networks.
The FCC is proposing auctioning 25 spectrum megaherces and creating opportunities for using additional frequencies for satellite communications.
The FCC chairman, Brendan Carr, has stressed the importance of technology to eliminate wireless zones.
One of the biggest benefits is expected to be communication in emergency cases, when natural disasters damage land infrastructure.
Services can be especially useful to travelers, rural residents, and those working in isolated regions.
However, satellite connection does not automatically mean fast internet in any country. Access will depend on equipment, operator, network capacity and regulations for each state.
Despite these restrictions, developments show that the future of mobile phones can be increasingly supported in combining land networks with satellites.
