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The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology, 2025, 7(4); doi: 10.25236/FSST.2025.070407.

Analysis of the Current Situation, Evolution, and Policy of Direct-To-Handset Satellite

Author(s)

Chang Pei1, Wang Wei1, Zhao Yijun2, Wang Yingkui1, Lin Xinfa1, Gan Wei1

Corresponding Author:
Chang Pei
Affiliation(s)

1Marketing Department (Brand Development Department) of China United Network Communications Group Co, Ltd, Beijing, 100033, China

2Marketing Department of China Unicom Vsens Communication Co, Ltd, Beijing, 100033, China

Abstract

In recent years, many domestic and foreign enterprises have conducted innovative research and application in the field of direct-to-handset satellite communication. They have made progress in satellite communication payload development, mobile terminal technology innovation, satellite constellation networking, and integrated network of satellite and terrestrial. Direct-to-handset satellite communication has become the main development direction of the next generation of communication technology. This article summarizes the current development status of direct-to-handset satellite communication, analyzes the evolution direction of future direct-to-handset satellite technology, summarizes the main policies promoting the development of direct-to-handset satellite communication in China, and provides personal suggestions for the development of direct-to-handset satellite communication in China.

Keywords

Direct-To-Handset Satellite; Satellite Communication; Policy Research

Cite This Paper

Chang Pei, Wang Wei, Zhao Yijun, Wang Yingkui, Lin Xinfa, Gan Wei. Analysis of the Current Situation, Evolution, and Policy of Direct-To-Handset Satellite. The Frontiers of Society, Science and Technology (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 4: 48-57. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSST.2025.070407.

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