The company also revealed which smartphones will be the first to use the new chipset.
its MT6825 chipset, which supports the company's 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network technology. As MediaTek explained, its standalone MT6825 chipsets can be integrated into any high-end smartphone and provide a seamless satellite connectivity experience.
In its announcement, MediaTek also revealed that the Motorola Defy 2 and the Bullitt Cat S75 smartphones will be the first to use the new MT6825 chipset. The smartphones will use Bullitt's Satellite Connect platform and will offer two-way satellite messaging, location sharing, and emergency SOS. In addition to its new chipset, MediaTek also shared that Bullitt has unveiled a new device called the, which is a Bluetooth accessory that lets you send messages via satellite, share your location, and contact emergency services when you connect the device to your phone. The Motorola Defy Satellite Link will work with iPhones and Android phones.
The device will hit the shelves in April 2023 and will be available for $99. You can also buy it with a one-year subscription plan for $149, which includes up to 30 two-way messages per month.
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