Your next smartphone may have satellite communication capabilities embedded in it.Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Satellite technology can send standard text messages via satellite to anyone — even in areas with NO CELLULAR SERVICE. And because Qualcomm’s chipsets are commonly used in smartphones made by Samsung, Motorola and other brands sold around the world, many more people will be able to fire off messages from cellular dead zones starting this year.This is good news for people who venture into the mountains without cellular service. If an emergency occurs in a cellular dead zone, your new phone can still send a regular text message to rescuers and almost anyone.
More phones will connect to satellites this year
