UAE Residents Can Soon Enjoy Voice, Texting And Data Satellite Connectivity On Smartphones

UAE's Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e& UAE. This partnership marks e& UAE as the pioneering telecom operator to collaborate under Yahsat's Direct-to-Device (D2D) strategy, setting the stage for transformative satellite connectivity solutions.

The alliance between Yahsat and e& UAE is poised to explore a variety of initiatives geared towards the development of Yahsat's forthcoming D2D ecosystem. This ecosystem aims to facilitate voice, texting, and data satellite connectivity directly to standard smartphones, heralding a new era in communication technology.

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Ali Al Hashemi, Group CEO of Yahsat, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are delighted to announce our MoU with e& UAE, a leading global telecom operator, as the first of many agreements we hope to reach with key industry players under our D2D strategy. We are discussing many areas where we aim to collaborate, such as developing the ecosystem of our recently launched D2D strategy, Project SKY."

Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, CEO of e& UAE, highlighted the partnership's potential to unlock new dimensions of global connectivity. "This partnership with Yahsat unlocks a new era of global connectivity. We are proud to be the first operator to join Yahsat's D2D vision and leverage our networks to bring seamless, anytime-anywhere connectivity to people everywhere. This is a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and realising our shared vision of a connected future," Mahmood stated.

The collaboration will focus on Yahsat's planned Low Earth Orbit (LEO) D2D system, designed to provide seamless connectivity including voice, texting, and data for standard smartphones. This innovative technology promises to deliver unprecedented levels of connectivity and accessibility for users globally.

This partnership represents a crucial step in the implementation of Yahsat's D2D strategy. The strategy aims to equip standard smartphones and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with advanced satellite capabilities within an ecosystem of services and applications accessible globally. As Yahsat and e& UAE join forces, the future of satellite connectivity looks promising, potentially transforming how the world communicates.