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Times of India - As Musk awaits clearance, India does its maiden indigenous satcom messaging on regular smartphone

 

Extract from the article:

 

India recently achieved a significant milestone in mobile communications with its first satellite messaging from a regular smartphone to a geostationary satellite. This advancement marks a groundbreaking development in consumer mobile technology, showcasing India's progress in space technology and communication infrastructure. The successful integration of indigenous satellite systems into everyday consumer devices reflects India's efforts to reduce dependency on foreign technologies and elevate its domestic capabilities in the communication sector.

 

This achievement not only demonstrates technological prowess but also underlines the strategic shift towards leveraging indigenous satellite systems like NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation). With the government encouraging smartphone manufacturers to incorporate NavIC capabilities alongside established global positioning systems, India aims to enhance accuracy in navigation while boosting economic benefits through wider adoption of domestic technologies. By harnessing satellite technology for civilian applications, India is signaling a paradigm shift in how satellite communication is integrated into everyday devices, paving the way for a more self-reliant and technologically advanced ecosystem.

 

 

My Take:

 

A.    ISRO NavIC - India Transport Revolution

 

The blog post on ISRO's NavIC system laid the groundwork for understanding India's indigenous satellite navigation capabilities. 

The foresight to highlight the potential civilian applications of NavIC and the call for industry collaboration to advance chipsets for wireless devices align with the current narrative of integrating satellite technology into smartphones.

 The evolution from conceptualizing NavIC's potential to witnessing its incorporation in consumer devices showcases India's progress towards self-reliance in technological innovation.

 

 

B.    A Shove (Finally) Come to Push

 

The blog's emphasis on India's push for smartphone manufacturers to integrate NavIC system resonates strongly with the recent developments in satellite messaging on smartphones. 

India's strategic move to reduce reliance on foreign navigation systems echoes the shift towards promoting indigenous technologies for economic and strategic advantages. 

The proactive stance taken by the government to mandate NavIC in new smartphones underscores the significance of promoting domestic satellite capabilities for broader societal benefits.

 

 

Call to Action:

 

To the Indian government and smartphone manufacturers:

 

Embrace the momentum of integrating indigenous satellite systems like NavIC into smartphones to accelerate technological self-reliance and foster economic growth.

 

Collaborate to enhance the adoption of domestic technologies, paving the way for a more resilient and technologically advanced communication landscape.

 

With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh     

 

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