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Last Updated:September 20, 2025, 11:03 IST
Elon Musk is planning to create a seamless mobile satellite network which will work like regular cell phone service providers even in remote areas.
n this AI-generated representative image, a hiker on a mountain calls a friend at a downtown cafe using a technology that enables smooth calling across city streets and remote landscapes. (IMAGE: IMAGEN 4/News18)
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has struck a $17 billion deal to acquire a set of airwave licenses from EchoStar. The move is part of a plan to create a mobile network that offers all the features of regular cell phone service, while extending coverage to remote areas. The company believes this will be especially useful for people who enjoy trekking in the mountains or camping, where cell phone networks are often patchy.
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...Read More
Shankhyaneel Sarkar is a senior subeditor at News18. He covers international affairs, where he focuses on breaking news to in-depth analyses. He has over five years of experience during which he has covered sev...
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