In a live event today, T‑Mobile and SpaceX announced Coverage Above and Beyond: a breakthrough new plan to bring cell phone connectivity nearly everywhere.
“The vast majority of smartphones already on T-Mobile’s network will be compatible with the new service using the device’s existing radio.”
“Text messaging, including SMS, MMS and participating messaging apps, will empower customers to stay connected and share experiences nearly everywhere.”
Slight correction: Beidou, not Baidu. Baidu is a Chinese search engine. Beidou is the Chinese word for the north star, a classic symbol of navigation, which is why they chose that name for their GPS competitor.
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Slight correction: Beidou, not Baidu. Baidu is a Chinese search engine. Beidou is the Chinese word for the north star, a classic symbol of navigation, which is why they chose that name for their GPS competitor.