▾SpaceX, in collaboration with New Zealand operator One NZ, has launched the first nationwide satellite network for sending SMS messages. This groundbreaking service allows communication even in areas without traditional mobile signal. Currently, it supports only four phone models and message delivery time can take up to 10 minutes.
The first nationwide satellite network for sending SMS messages is a reality. SpaceX, in collaboration with New Zealand operator One NZ, has launched a new service that allows sending text messages even from areas without traditional mobile signal. This is a historic milestone in satellite communication, which could herald the future of satellite communication.
Sending may take several minutes
The service currently has its limitations. The delivery time of a message can extend up to 10 minutes, reminiscent of the early days of SMS communication in the 1990s. According to One NZ, the usual delivery time is around 3 minutes, but it can be longer in the initial phase. The company, however, promises gradual improvement of the service.
Currently, satellite messaging can be tested by owners of only four phone models: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, S24 Ultra, and OPPO Find X8 Pro. Expansion of support to other devices is planned for next year. For existing One NZ customers with monthly plans, the service is available for free.
Global ambitions and a future without dead zones
Starlink is not limited to New Zealand. Similar partnerships have already been made in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, Chile, and the USA (in collaboration with T-Mobile). In the future, expansion of services to include voice calls and data transfers is expected, which could potentially mean the end of areas without mobile coverage.
The technology has already proven its usefulness during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in October 2024, when it was tested in cooperation with T-Mobile. After receiving approval from the FCC in November, beta testing in the USA is prepared for early next year.
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