Terrestar signs on to Equatys satellite network effort
Terrestar signed a memorandum of understanding in Ottawa to collaborate with Equatys on shared satellite standards, according to Quartz. The network aims to let ordinary phones in Canada connect through satellites where cellular coverage is unavailable and maintain service during international travel, according to iPhone in Canada.
- Quartz describes the effort as a UAE-US initiative to compete with Starlink.
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