Telstra officially launched their satellite message service, a first for Australia. This new service allows customers to send and receive text messages as well when they are out of normal network covering.
In spite of the optiming in the partners of initial launch when the SpaceX has announced Starlink to the services of cell, teltra bowed them to the market.
The first generation of Starlink land land satellites have been satellite of satellites, and ask a dish to receive the sign on the ground. Now with the last greater support of the last generation, a regular smarton is able to send information, in this case IMS messages.
This partnership between Telstra and Spaning Direct Satellite to the Satellite Dise in the sky, you will be a view with your friends, the family or cords.
It is important to remember is a new technology and they just support the message test, stems the web or videos, however can come in the future.
“I am able to send or receive a text message from our mobile network is a significant step and reinforce our commitment to your conjunction connection option.
Inquiries of Today Men Trial and Many trials with our Engineers who have been using Australia between Australia, including in some of our remote places, to check is to work as it should. ‘
How
When your compatible phone that is out of Telstra mobile network, automatically recharge a satellite connection. We will try to see if there is a battery living life to look for this network, as there was with the poor 4G / 5G connection.
The beautiful news is, using it easy, with a clear line of view in the sky and you will see the satellite icon in the top bar in indicating that you are connected via images.
The service and available at the originary and Tasmania and the exception of the Great Australian Radio Australian in the Western Western Territories. Once connected to a Starlink satellite, you can send and receive SMS messages.
That you will need
1………..? Instrument – Telstra initially throw customer service with a device from the Samsung Galaxy Squirday device. Of course that leaves a lot of mobile population that asks when their device will be supported.
While I don’t have a full list, I can confirm that Telstra worked with Apple and Google, to get the last iPhone and pixels supported in the near future.
2. Updates – You still need the last Software updates installed.
3…………… I am Floor – Finally you need a telstra telstra mobile plan. This more complicated sounds of what is actually. Teltra Moderal Telstra Telstra’s Telstra’s Teltra Plans and this includes personal business plans, excess, large and government to attract a rate.
I have confirmed with Telstra that as today, only post-paid services are supported, pre-paid is not currently not supported.
What does it look
Telstra has done a Test mountains Before this launched and a SMS will often send it instantly, other times can take a few minutes to send or receive – travel, so that is understood.
This service is a game change for those who lived, or travel in the safety of the safety of the safety of the safety of the difference between life and deaths the worst happens and you don’t have a signal. Either you are a farmer in a hike, a hike on a remote trail, or a road road with a flat tire, you’ll have a way to stay in touch.
It’s crucial to note that Telstra satellite message is not a substitute for an emergency service, as you cannot text triple zero directly. Telstra also remind you, it’s still a good idea to have a backup plan and take necessary precautions when traveling in remote regions.
The roll to all eligible customers are expected to be complete on the weeks to come.