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Remember that giant satellite TerreStar launched a few weeks ago, TerreStar-1? It’s now up and running, which means we’re that much closer to tiny smartphones that blur the boundary between “satellite phone” and “sexy” — something that we can’t really say has ever even come close to happening before. In addition to completing its first call on the all-IP network provided by TerreStar-1, the company has notified the FCC and Industry Canada that it’s now in compliance with the final milestones required for certification, so there’s a fighting chance these guys could meet their goal of launching commercially this year. James Bond, your cellphone awaits.

TerreStar successfully completes first call on new satellite originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you want data service on your phone positively, absolutely anywhere you happen to be in the US or Canada, this one’s for you: TerreStar just successfully launched its aptly-named TerreStar-1 satellite, which just happens to be the largest commercial satellite ever deployed. This dovetails perfectly with news that the upstart satphone provider is partnering with AT&T to offer service later this year, presumably with a variant of that sweet little Elektrobit WinMo piece we had a chance to check out a few months back. Cost could be a concern, but it should be cheaper than the problem-plagued Iridium back when it launched — and hybrid HSPA capability is a major win, too.

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TerreStar launches ginormous satellite in preparation for service originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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