Guo Mingchi "iPhone 13 Equipped with Low Earth Orbit Satellite Communication Technology"
MacRumors Cites Investor Letter from Guo Mingchi
[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] It has been speculated that the upcoming iPhone 13 series, set to launch in September, will feature low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity. This will open an era where users can make calls or send and receive messages even without nearby 4G or 5G networks.
IT specialized media MacRumors cited a letter to investors from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on the 29th (local time), stating, "Kuo explained that the iPhone 13 lineup will include hardware capable of connecting to LEO satellites."
Low Earth orbit satellites are gaining attention as next-generation communication networks due to their low latency, enabling mobile communication services anytime and anywhere.
Kuo explained that the iPhone 13 lineup will be equipped with Qualcomm's customized X60 baseband chip, hardware capable of connecting to LEO satellites. Qualcomm is reportedly collaborating with Globalstar, a LEO satellite communication service provider, to support the n53 band in the upcoming X65 baseband chip.
Kuo also mentioned, "The easiest scenario to provide LEO connectivity is when individual network operators collaborate with Globalstar." This structure allows partner network operator customers to use Globalstar's satellite communication services directly on the iPhone 13 through their network operator without additional contracts or payments.
He added, "In terms of the impact of LEO satellite communication on the network industry, it is a technology comparable to mmWave 5G," and "Apple can use both technologies." In fact, Apple recently established a separate research and development team related to this.
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Meanwhile, Apple plans to integrate LEO satellite communication technology across mixed reality (XR) head-mounted display devices, electric vehicles, and other Internet of Things (IoT) accessories.
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