{"id":1299352,"date":"2025-08-26T08:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1299352"},"modified":"2025-08-26T08:38:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T03:08:55","slug":"did-you-know-china-has-already-made-satellite-to-phone-video-call","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/did-you-know-china-has-already-made-satellite-to-phone-video-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know? China Has Already Made Satellite To Phone Video Call!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In May this year, China has achieved a major technological milestone by successfully conducting a test based on the <strong>5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standard<\/strong>. The announcement was made by Liang at the Xiongan BeiDou Ecosystem Cooperation Conference. This marks an important step towards creating a fully integrated space-ground communication system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-1024x492.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1299361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-1536x738.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-26-at-8.37.35\u202fAM-2048x984.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How the Test Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional satellite communication methods that require specialized hardware, this new approach allows smartphones to connect directly to satellites using <strong>internationally recognized 5G specifications<\/strong>. This ensures that future satellite-based services will be compatible with ordinary mobile devices, eliminating the need for customized satellite phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What It Means for Everyday Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If implemented on a large scale, this breakthrough could allow people to make calls, send texts, or access data services even in remote regions where terrestrial networks cannot reach. For disaster management, aviation, maritime, and rural connectivity, such innovation could be revolutionary. It also has the potential to reduce dependency on traditional telecom infrastructure in hard-to-access areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Importance for China and Beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s adoption of the 5G NTN standard also strengthens its role in setting global communication benchmarks. As countries race to lead in 6G and space-based internet technologies, this development highlights China\u2019s commitment to integrating satellite systems with mobile networks for worldwide use. It could pave the way for global-scale connectivity solutions and competition with other satellite internet providers like SpaceX\u2019s Starlink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the test is promising, further details on performance, coverage, and rollout timelines remain undisclosed. Challenges such as satellite capacity, cost, and regulatory approvals still need to be addressed. 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