The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Direct-to-Device (D2D) market is projected to grow from USD 0.57 ...

Local telecommunications network PLDT and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) have successfully tested ...

New white paper highlights how MSS spectrum offers benefits for MNOs seeking to expand coverage through D2D services The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) today announced the release of its ...

The companies have successfully showcased direct-to-device smartphone connectivity during this week's India Mobile Congress in New Delhi. In the trial, Viasat demonstrated two-way messaging and SoS ...

Viasat, Inc. has announced a groundbreaking demonstration of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity in the automotive sector, marking a significant advancement in satellite communications. Conducted over ...

New satellite services are in development which will permit satellites to communicate directly with unmodified end user phones. These services fall into a category of satellite services known as ...

First standards-based commercial D2D service to activate millions of devices across 5 continents, now launching in Brazil, Australia, and New Zealand MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skylo, the ...

Verizon and Skylo Technologies are developing direct-to-device satellite-based SMS and voice calling services, expanding beyond emergency SOS functionality. Only the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S25 ...

A growing field of technology companies will spend millions of dollars this year on space satellites so you can keep texting. Their goal is to build global satellite networks so phones, computers, ...

The United States has become the first country to set ground rules for allowing satellite operators to use radio waves from terrestrial mobile partners to keep smartphone users connected beyond cell ...

MCLEAN, Va., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced a new partnership with ...

For first responders and warfighters, reliable communication is paramount in moments of crisis. 5G sidelink, a new radio standard technology, offers direct-to-device (D2D) communication without ...