Vodafone has recently taken a big step in the world of satellite communication and made the world's first satellite video call from a simple 4G/5G smartphone. This achievement has become a big challenge for Elon Musk's Starlink. This video call was made from a remote area of Wales Mountains, where no terrestrial mobile network was available. According to Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle, this call did not require any hardware upgrade in the smartphone, which is a big technological leap in satellite connectivity.
Service will be launched across Europe by 2026
This achievement of Vodafone is considered an important milestone for digital connectivity. The company plans to launch this satellite service across Europe by 2026. At the same time, Starlink is also working on its satellite-based service, but this breakthrough of Vodafone has presented a new challenge for the company.
Starlink is currently testing its direct-to-sale technology in the US in collaboration with T-Mobile, while Vodafone has already successfully demonstrated its satellite video calling service, which could revolutionize the future of communications.
Increased pressure for Starlink
Elon Musk's Starlink is currently testing direct-to-sale satellite service in collaboration with T-Mobile. After launch, this service will provide satellite calling to users without any ground network, especially in emergencies. The service has been integrated into Apple and some Android devices, but its global rollout is yet to be done.
Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite broadband service in markets like India, where it has recently received approval from the government. However, this initial success of Vodafone may put additional pressure on Elon Musk's company.
Competition in satellite technology will increase in the future
As satellite technology is advancing, the competition between Vodafone's BlueBird satellite broadband service and Starlink will intensify. Both these companies are working towards taking connectivity to a new level in the world. In the coming times, a big change will be seen in the field of global communication, where any person will be able to stay connected easily from any corner of the world.
