China's mobile connectivity is reaching new heights—literally! The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology just greenlit China Mobile to operate satellite mobile phone services, completing the trio of major telecom players (including China Telecom and China Unicom) now authorized for space-based coverage. 🚀
This move means better emergency response, smoother maritime navigation, and internet access for remote areas—think hikers lost in the Himalayas or fishermen in the South China Sea. 🌊⛰️
Officials predict a "competitive yet collaborative" market that could make satellite tech as common as 5G. The ministry also plans to simplify regulations while tightening security—balancing innovation with safety. 🔒✨
For young professionals and adventurers alike, this signals a future where dead zones become history. Imagine streaming K-dramas from a desert or video-calling home from a cargo ship! 📱💻
Reference(s):
cgtn.com