For years, businesses operating in remote stretches of the U.S. have patched together cellular plans, satellite phones, and ...

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 ...

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required ...

The recent Super Bowl brought with it lots of surprises and, once again, a few of them came from the very pricey ads shown during the broadcast. One of the most intriguing was T-Mobile’s spot ...

T-Mobile said on Wednesday its satellite-to-cell network now supports widely used apps, including WhatsApp, Google Maps and X, broadening the service that offers connectivity to mobile dead zones and ...

Apple remains the top manufacturer of satellite-capable smartphones globally, with such devices projected to reach 46% of all ...

If you're a wilderness junkie who loves to roam, you know the quiet of the outdoors can come with downsides. You might be stranded with a flat tire miles from the nearest ranger station. Or you've ...

AT&T has been told to stop running ads that claim the carrier is already offering cellular coverage from space. AT&T intends to offer Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) and has a deal with AST ...

We take it for granted that we almost always have cell service, no matter where you go around town. But there are places — the desert, the forest, or the ocean — where you might not have cell service.

The security protocols regarding satellite phones were significantly tightened following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.| India News ...