One NZ tests satellite-to-mobile messaging via SpaceX's Starlink in Christchurch, showcasing potential as a backup for mobile networks.
New Zealand's One NZ has successfully tested its Satellite to Mobile service, sending and receiving SMS messages via SpaceX's Starlink Direct to Cell constellation in Christchurch. This milestone demonstrates satellite messaging's potential as a reliable backup for traditional mobile networks. Ongoing field testing will continue until Christmas, with the service expected to launch commercially as more satellites are deployed.
October 21, 2024
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