Samsung unveils satcom solution for smartphones

SEOUL, South Korea — Samsung Electronics said Feb. 23 it had secured a new standardized 5G non-terrestrial network (NTN) modem that enables direct smartphone-satellite communications in locations where there is no cellular network connectivity. Samsung plans to integrate this modem into its own Exynos chip, which is used in many Samsung smartphones, except for the current flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy S23. This will "accelerate the commercialization of 5G satellite communications and pave the way for the 6G-driven Internet of Everything (IoE) era," the Korean tech giant said in a statement. "This milestone builds on our rich legacy in wireless…