Published on: 2026-06-20
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Beijing, June 20 /Xinhua/ — A Chinese company providing satellite internet has achieved an important technological breakthrough, successfully making the first satellite call in the country using a standard commercial smartphone without any modifications.
The company Yuanxin Satellite, based in Shanxi /Eastern China/, announced on Friday that this is the first such test in China, during which the entire communication line remains uninterrupted and stable throughout the process, ensuring excellent voice transmission.
Earlier this month, China launched the “Chujue-2E” carrier rocket with two satellites on board, including Spacesail DTC 01. This experimental satellite from the Spacesail constellation is designed to develop key technologies for providing direct satellite communication services, as well as for integrating space and ground communication networks, in order to provide technical support for the deeper integration of satellite communication with 5G/6G networks.
The corresponding technology for direct mobile phone connection to a satellite does not require any hardware or software modifications for ordinary commercial smartphones. Field testing demonstrated full signal strength, and the quality of voice communication was comparable to the operation of modern 5G networks. Furthermore, the high compatibility of the satellite technological system with existing mobile networks opens up possibilities for deep integration of space and terrestrial communication networks, the company stated.
As of June 5, the Spacesail Constellation satellite group has been increased to 200 satellites. -0-
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