中国移动申请卫星通信牌照，推进手机直连卫星业务

Core Viewpoint - China Mobile is applying for a satellite mobile communication business license to establish a legal foundation for direct satellite connectivity for mobile phones, with the application currently under review [1] Group 1: Business Developments - China Mobile has made significant progress in satellite-ground integrated communication, having completed the world's first laboratory verification of voice calls via high-orbit satellites connected directly to mobile phones in June 2024 [1] - In July 2024, China Mobile established a Satellite-Ground Integration Technology Research Institute to focus on advancements in satellite communication technology [1] - In November 2024, China Mobile, in collaboration with China SpaceTime, launched a Beidou messaging service, enabling communication in environments without network access [1]