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Direct-to-Device Satellite Internet
Satellite networks that connect directly to standard smartphones without special antennas. Any phone becomes a satellite phone, maintaining connectivity anywhere on Earth including mid-ocean and remote wilderness.
Why It Matters
It eliminates dead zones entirely. Emergency services, hikers, sailors, and the 600 million people in areas without cell towers get reliable connectivity from their existing devices.
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