Iridium, Qualcomm end satellite-to-phone partnership

chaircat, 7 months ago

This send like the relevant bit:

Qualcomm said in a statement smartphone makers have “indicated a preference towards standards-based solutions” for satellite-to-phone connectivity.

“We expect to continue to collaborate with Iridium on standards-based solutions while discontinuing efforts on the proprietary solution that was introduced earlier this year,” the company said.

Midnitte, 7 months ago

Yea this will be back with an open standard so OEMs and carriers can shop around for cheaper prices

torvusbogpod, 7 months ago

Am I wrong or didn’t they, like, JUST partner recently?

Welp_im_damned, 7 months ago

it was from a year ago.