Apple may become the first to incorporate satellite 5G connectivity in its smartphones. According to insider yeux1122, such technology support might be available in the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. While details are scarce, this satellite 5G connection is essentially an enhanced version of the satellite functionality present in all recent iPhone models, offering higher bandwidth and thus expanded capabilities. This means users could not only send messages but also make calls and use the internet more seamlessly.
Resource WCCF Tech notes that the feature will rely on cellular operators, suggesting that additional charges might apply and that not all operators may support these features initially. It’s worth recalling that the SOS function using satellite connectivity was introduced with the iPhone 14. At that time, Apple promised not to charge for it for two years, but three and a half years later, the service remains free.
Therefore, introducing satellite 5G could potentially redefine emergency communications and user connectivity opportunities. Currently, companies like Qualcomm are also venturing into satellite 5G, indicating a broader industry move towards integrating such technology across platforms.
Insider yeux1122 previously correctly reported on the features of the iPhone Air, details about the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone, the delay in the release of new MacBook Pro models to early 2023, the absence of a titanium version in the iPhone 14 Pro lineup, as well as the RAM specifications in the iPhone 16 lineup and battery data for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
