India is working on Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite connectivity, which will allow smartphones to connect directly to satellites in areas without mobile networks. This is especially beneficial for remote, mountainous, and forested regions where installing telecom towers is difficult. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and TRAI are consulting with industry players like Apple and Google regarding spectrum usage and technical challenges to implement this SOS and messaging technology. https://sambad.in/special/smartphones-can-be-connected-to-satellites-11856780 #creator program