Satellite connectivity has been a part of iPhones since 2022. But until now, it has served exclusively as an emergency backup for life-threatening situations. With the arrival of the iPhone 18 Pro and the model Ultra However, this marginal function will likely turn into a tool for everyday use.
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Konec aiming at the sky
The expected flagships are to get a brand new custom modem with marked C2. In addition to the classic 5G connection, it will also offer support for the 5G NR-NTN standard. This advanced technology can seamlessly connect conventional mobile networks with satellite ones. The main advantage is its complete automation. Users will no longer have to fonem hands find it difficult to search for a satellite in an open area. As soon as the mobile signal weakens, iPhone switches to satellite communication completely automatically.
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Connection in the car and in the building
Apple strives to keep people connected in all circumstances. The connection should work without interruption even when your phone is hidden in your pocket, in a car or inside a building. This is a huge step forward compared to today. Fortunately, most users today will never use emergency SOS. However, with the new C2 chip, satellite communication will become a practical helper in completely common situations where classic operator coverage is simply nestachi.
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The transition from an emergency beeper to an invisible layer of continuous connectivity is, in my opinion, exactly the type of silent innovation that moves the entire mobile market forward by leaps and bounds. Thanks to the new iPhones, users will once and for all stop dealing with dead spots on the map. The question is whether we will enjoy it here too.
It's more a question of how it will be charged. So that I don't have to sell a kidney for a chat with a friend. :-D