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Core Points - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a satellite mobile communication business license to China Unicom, allowing the company to legally conduct satellite direct connection services and enhance applications in emergency communication, maritime communication, and remote area communication [1][2][3] - The issuance of the license is expected to accelerate the commercialization of the satellite mobile communication industry in China, fostering a competitive market environment and promoting closer collaboration between basic telecom enterprises and the satellite mobile communication industry chain [2][3] - Following the announcement, the satellite internet concept stocks surged, with China Satellite hitting the daily limit, and China Unicom's stock rising over 6% during intraday trading [1][2] Industry Insights - The license issuance marks a significant step towards the commercialization of satellite communication in China, with domestic advantages primarily in satellite internet communication technology [3] - China Unicom's strategy includes integrating satellite communication with ground cellular networks to reach both C-end and B-end customers, leveraging its extensive network and government enterprise connections [3] - Challenges remain for the development of satellite direct connection services, including network architecture differences, high construction costs, and performance gaps compared to terrestrial networks [4] Company Developments - China Unicom has successfully launched four low-orbit satellites, which will support low-power IoT terminal direct connection satellite communication and facilitate satellite IoT testing [5][6] - The company aims to explore various application scenarios for satellite IoT in industries such as agriculture, transportation, and energy, enhancing integration with new information infrastructure like industrial internet and vehicle networking [6]