Satellite phones are an absolute game-changer if you're venturing into remote areas that lay beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks or during emergencies or natural disasters.

Travellers are routinely warned to not bring satellite phones into India without written approval from the Department of Telecommunications. Last month, one U.S. citizen was detained at Dehradun ...

Satellite phones provide essential communication capabilities in remote regions where cellular networks can’t reach. But with complex pricing plans and models, a common question arises – how much does ...

But how does it work, which phones support it, and do you really need it? Read on to find out. Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25 series brought support for satellite messaging. This was initially ...

The UK government updated its travel advisory for India, warning British nationals they may face fines or arrest for carrying satellite phones without a licence. Recent incidents involving British ...

Vodafone achieved the first-ever video call over satellite using a normal smartphone, showcasing full mobile broadband capabilities. The upcoming service functions on existing 4G or 5G phones ...

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We asked which country would get support for satellite phone connectivity first, but a company spokesperson claimed it was "too early to say." When available, the service will allow users to make and ...

Vodafone has made what it calls “the world’s first” satellite video call using a standard smartphone, in a test of a system it says will provide mobile broadband service to 4G and 5G phones ...

Qualcomm has revealed that the Galaxy S25 phones support satellite connectivity, offering two-way messaging. The company says these are the first to support its Snapdragon Satellite solution.

Vodafone claims that its satellite experience "mirrors the experience of existing 4G and 5G mobile networks", although the demo phone call (which you can watch in the video below) certainly showed ...