GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

At this week’s CES 2026 tech show, smartphone maker Infinix launched its Note 60 series with a headline-grabbing feature: the ...

Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman has reported on rumors of upcoming satellite connectivity upgrades for the iPhone Satellite connection was added for emergencies with the iPhone 14 series There's ...

Overview: Smartphones can connect to satellites to send messages when cellular and Wi-Fi networks fail.Satellite features ...

Apple's iPhone will soon be able to do a lot more without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity. According to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is working on several new features that rely ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. I’m a city slicker and have lived in cities or suburbs most of ...

On further research, I discovered that an active third-party satellite connection in iOS shows "SAT" in the menu bar. When SAT is replaced by a black satellite icon, it means T-Satellite is no longer ...

Satellite vs 5G internet comparison explains rural broadband speed, cost, and reliability to help households choose the best ...

T-Satellite can get you service where cell towers can't reach. I went off the grid to test whether it actually worked. It is available for T-Mobile and other carrier customers. One of my favorite ...

The mobile service provider's network, now with T-Satellite, keeps your texts moving, even when your cast and crew can’t — no more dropouts mid-shoot or mid-deal. By Stephanie Tsai If you purchase an ...

NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for satellite texting, nearly three years ago, I never thought my first opportunity to make a space-based connection would come in a cozy ...