There are a few differences between Qualcomm’s solution and the satellite SOS feature developed by Apple.
Qualcomm’s system also isn’t limited to emergency situations.
The satellite web connection isn’t just intended for phones, though.
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The main catch is that Snapdragon Satellite doesn’t seem to be a complete package.
There’s no confirmed timeline for regular non-emergency messaging, and we don’t know availability or pricing.
We’ll have to wait and see if Qualcomm can deliver, though.
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