"Qualcomm worked with Iridium to bring #SnapdragonSatellite to life. It's a global two-way messaging system that will allow capable devices to send text messages back and forth when off the grid. It relies on #Iridium's network of low-earth orbit #satellites using L-band spectrum between 1GHz and 2.1GHz. "

#Qualcomm Says #Motorola, #Oppo, and More Will Add #SatelliteTech to Phones | #Android | PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/news/qualcomm-says-motorola-oppo-and-more-will-add-satellite-tech-to-phones

Not sure it’ll ever feel routine talking to companies about encrypted data transit from LEO to ground stations and then my equipment … but there we go. #Space #SatelliteTech