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Shanghai plan backs satellite internet access through phones and portable terminals

Shanghai’s 2027–2030 satellite internet industry plan supports individual access through direct mobile-phone connections or portable terminals, with discounted operator packages intended to lower costs. It also outlines applications in ocean shipping, civil aviation, finance and telemedicine, alongside proposals for an integrated satellite-and-ground emergency communications network.

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What to know

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    The plan proposes low-Earth-orbit satellite internet terminals for civilian aircraft and satellite links supporting shipping applications in remote seas and polar regions.

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    Healthcare applications include real-time consultations and high-definition medical image transmission; emergency communications would support firefighting, flood response and medical services.

Why it matters

The proposal addresses consumer, industry and emergency communications needs, with one focus on internet access in areas without terrestrial network coverage.

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