A staff member of China Unicom displays a portable device that can help international visitors to travel in China at a service center in Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 8, 2025. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
BEIJING, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Monday that it has granted China Unicom a license to operate satellite mobile services, enabling the carrier to deliver direct-to-cell satellite coverage for emergencies, maritime traffic and remote regions.
As the country's satellite-mobile supply chain accelerates commercialization, the ministry said it expects a competitive yet collaborative market that will make satellite connectivity more accessible to everyday consumers.
Closer coordination between carriers and upstream-downstream partners, the ministry added, will spur industrial upgrades and reinforce supply-chain resilience and security.
The ministry said it will further streamline market entry for satellite communications, tighten security oversight and guide the sector toward high-quality growth.
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