#satellite-connectivity

#satellite-connectivity

The latest report on the global status of 5G non-terrestrial, networks (NTN) and satellite connectivity from the GSA has revealed that satellite connectivity is moving from niche to mainstream, whether in rural broadband or direct-to-cell use cases, with nearly 200 publicly announced operator-satellite partnerships in almost 100 countries and territories - of these, 34 operators have launched commercial services. The Non-terrestrial 5G networks and satellite

iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users are getting another year of free access to satellite connectivity features, according to a footnote on Apple's newsroom posts for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. "The free trial will be extended for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 users who have activated their device in a country that supports Apple's satellite features prior to 12 a.m. PT on September 9, 2025," Apple says.

AST SpaceMobile has seen its stock gain more than 340% in the past year and over 1,400% in the past two years. The firm went from being virtually unknown to becoming one of the hottest names in space.