Iridium, Qualcomm end satellite-to-phone partnership

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/09/iridium-announces-end-of-qualcomm-satellite-to-phone-partnership.html

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chaircat@lemdro.id · 5 pts · 2y (1 reply)

This send like the relevant bit:

Qualcomm said in a statement smartphone makers have “indicated a preference towards standards-based solutions” for satellite-to-phone connectivity.

“We expect to continue to collaborate with Iridium on standards-based solutions while discontinuing efforts on the proprietary solution that was introduced earlier this year,” the company said.

Midnitte@kbin.social · 3 pts · 2y

Yea this will be back with an open standard so OEMs and carriers can shop around for cheaper prices

torvusbogpod@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Am I wrong or didn't they, like, JUST partner recently?

Welp_im_damned@lemdro.id · 4 pts · 2y

it was from a year ago.