An Italian merchant ship rescued 26 migrants off the coast of Libya in rough seas and others were feared missing, the Coast Guard said on Saturday. The Coast Guard received a call from a satellite ...

T-Mobile and SpaceX have successfully tested a wireless emergency alert (WEA) via the Starlink network's new direct-to-cell capability. The test message was sent by emergency operators and received by ...

We take it for granted that we almost always have cell service, no matter where you go around town. But there are places — the desert, the forest, or the ocean — where you might not have cell service.

Google unveiled the Pixel 10 series last week, but seemingly forgot to announce a key feature that's not available on any other device. The Pixel 10 phones will support WhatsApp audio and video calls ...

The smartphone industry often feels like a race for better cameras. However, at CES 2026, Infinix decided to shift the focus toward total independence from traditional networks with its upcoming NOTE ...

Starlink's first constellation of direct-to-phone satellites is now in orbit SpaceX has launched 20 of its Starlink satellites up into Earth's orbit, enabling direct-to-cellphone connectivity for ...

AST SpaceMobile Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is broadening its satellite spectrum portfolio through a new agreement to obtain global S-Band priority rights governed by the International Telecommunication Union ...

If you live in a rural area of the UK, you may soon be able to use your phone for satellite calls, messages and other standard data use. On Tuesday, the nation's telecom regulator, Ofcom, proposed ...