Cook and Musk dream together! SpaceX will provide satellite communication support for Apple?
At a time when everyone is being swiped by Huawei's mate 60 satellite call function, Apple's satellite communication system is also making big moves.。As we all know, Apple was the first to introduce satellite communication in the iPhone 14 series, which went on sale last year.。When Apple launched the technology, its satellite partner was the US-based Globalstar.。By operating a group of low-orbit satellites, the system provides its users with global communication coverage, which can transmit communications to remote areas, sea, aviation and other places where traditional ground networks are not available。Apple said users of the iPhone 14 series can use satellite emergency call technology for free for two years, but has not yet offered a possible final fee.。In order to retain Apple as a big customer, Global Star has spent a lot of money.。The company is committed to allocating 85% of its current and future network capacity to Apple's iPhone, and will provide all maintenance staff and the necessary technical support to ensure that the iPhone's satellite communication features maintain at least the minimum quality and coverage standards, which requires a lot of manpower, material and financial resources.。Perhaps because the huge workload is making it difficult for Global Star, the company is also turning to outside partnerships。Recently, according to disclosure documents, Global Star is seeking cooperation from Musk's SpaceX company, which will pay the latter $64 million to launch satellites between 2023 and 2025 and further expand the SOS satellite service capabilities of Apple's iPhone series.。In other words, in the future, iPhone phones can send satellite information through Musk's SpaceX and enjoy SpaceX's satellite communication services。It is worth noting that this is also the first time Cook and Musk have worked together.。I do not know in the upcoming iPhone 15, will be the first to achieve this "dream linkage"?
InnovateX2023-09-15
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