Samsung intends to focus on satellite connectivity for its smartphones, a function not present with the new Galaxy S23 but destined to become a reference in the near future for the Korean house. The company has, in fact, unveiled a new satellite modem with NTN 5G standard (non-terrestrial) capable of activating a two-way connection between smartphone and satellite.
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The new Samsung Galaxy S23s do not have satellite connectivity but this does not mean that Samsung does not intend to develop this technology in the future. In fact, the company presented a new Exynos modem can offer a 5G NTN connectivity (non-terrestrial) allowing bidirectional connection between smartphone and satellite.
In this way, over the next few yearsSamsung will also be able to provide its smartphones with satellite connection supporta g elementAlready introduced by rival Apple with the new iPhone 14. This is a potentially very important addition that could open the door to several new functions for the next Samsung smartphones.
The ambitious goals of the company are directly confirmed by Min Goo Kim, Executive Vice President of CP (Communication Processor) Development at Samsung Electronics, said, “This milestone builds on our rich legacy in wireless communications technologies, following the introduction of the industry’s first commercial 4G LTE modem in 2009 and the industry’s first modem 5G modem in 2018. Samsung aims to take the lead in advancing terrestrial-NTN hybrid communications ecosystems around the world in preparation for the arrival of 6G. “