Just a few days in the past, there have been reviews that the upcoming iPhone 13 sequence will assist low-orbit satellite tv for pc system (LEO) connectivity. In accordance with Kuo Ming-Chi, the iPhone 13 will assist low-orbit satellite tv for pc techniques. This may permit customers to make calls and ship messages with out 4G and 5G protection. As quickly because the information hit the general public area, it prompted heated discussions. In reality, this information additionally drove Apple’s inventory to a report excessive. The benefit of satellite tv for pc communication is that there can be no dangerous sign points. If the 4G/5G protection is poor, customers can nonetheless ship messages and make calls utilizing the satellite tv for pc system.

Kuo Ming-Chi claims that the iPhone 13 will use a “customized” Qualcomm X60 baseband chip. This chip helps the n53 frequency band utilized by satellite tv for pc communications firm, Globalstar. Nevertheless, some cell analysts and communications consultants questioned  Kuo Ming-Chi’s report. The analysts refuted the rumors that “Apple iPhone 13 will assist satellite tv for pc communications,”. The analysts additionally declare that the customized chips will enhance present 5G connections.

iPhone 13 will almost certainly not assist satellite tv for pc communication

The issue right here is that satellite tv for pc communications don’t use some frequency bands in any respect. Almost certainly, Apple will simply use certainly one of Globalstar’s bizarre outdated terrestrial frequency bands to increase LTE connections. In accordance with Bloomberg, the satellite tv for pc operate that Apple is growing solely permits customers to ship textual content messages in emergency conditions. This characteristic additionally permits iPhone customers to report emergencies in areas with out mobile community protection. Nevertheless, the corporate is unlikely to launch this characteristic in 2021. Apple will most likely current this characteristic as an emergency service and won’t exchange the present SMS and name community.

Moreover, Bloomberg additionally claims that Apple won’t launch this service in all areas. Its availability will depend upon native rules and satellite tv for pc places. The built-in operate would require the person to go outdoor and stroll in a chosen path to assist the iPhone hook up with the satellite tv for pc. The connection might not be on the spot, and it could take as much as a minute for the iPhone to efficiently talk with the satellite tv for pc.

Connecting to the satellite tv for pc would require a particular modem chip, and Apple will proceed to make use of Qualcomm expertise within the subsequent few years. It’s not clear whether or not Apple will cooperate with Globalstar as talked about by Ming-Chi Kuo.

At greatest, n53 is only a “Wi-Fi channel that nobody makes use of” with the identical frequency. From this standpoint, for a minimum of one or two years, we shouldn’t be in a position to make use of Apple’s “satellite tv for pc iPhone”.