China Telecom hosted the Tiantong Satellite Business Conference on Friday to formally launch satellite communications services to the public.
Tiantong satellite mobile communication system is China's first self-constructed satellite mobile communication system with wide-area coverage and all-weather communication.
It has realized the R&D and production of satellites, chips, terminals, and gateways in China, guaranteeing users' communication security, and getting rid of long-term dependence on foreign satellite mobile communication services.
The Tiantong satellite mobile communication system achieves full coverage of China's territory and territorial waters, providing users with all-weather, all-day, stable and reliable mobile communication services.
Users can use Tiantong satellite mobile phones or terminals in the satellite service area to perform voice, SMS, data communication and location services.
Tiantong's satellite business uses mobile phone numbers beginning with 1740, which has achieved interconnection with the communication networks of domestic and foreign communication operators and achieved "communication with anyone at any place in the country at any time".
At present, the Tiantong satellite service has released a consumer-facing package. At present, the monthly voice package of 100 yuan includes 60 minutes of satellite calls, and the monthly package of 300 yuan includes 20M data.
Tiantong satellite mobile phones are required to use this service. However, according to China Telecom, such phones are generally much more expensive than regular phones.
