Apple to broaden its satellite services with Globalstar

How the sector observes satellite connectivity

Traditional players in the satellite industry, telecommunications companies, and technology firms view satellite communications as a crucial and indispensable advancement to close the digital gap. The notion is that these networks can link communities on a global scale, including in regions where constructing infrastructure remains prohibitively expensive or excessively risky.

This has always been the situation, naturally. However, with artificial intelligence permeating all aspects and the widespread deployment of smart technology, the strategic and economic significance of such services is increasing. It is already extensively utilized in various sectors like mining and maritime, and is projected to find broader applications in the development of smart cities, agriculture, and other sectors.

Many possibilities have emerged due to advancements in the technology embedded in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. LEO satellites, which are cost-effective to manufacture and launch, are precisely the kind of tools Apple and GlobalStar are deploying in space. They are also being incorporated into the 5G ecosystem, which aligns with Apple’s substantial investment in the technology. They offer an additional layer of network robustness — and another potential vulnerability as well.

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