Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-10 00:05Group 1 - China Telecom's project "Key Technologies and Large-Scale Applications of Direct Connection of Popular Smartphones to Tiantong Satellite System" won the Leading Technology Award at the 2025 World Internet Conference [1] - This marks the sixth time China Telecom has received this honor [1] - The project addresses communication failures caused by natural disasters, utilizing the Tiantong-1 high-orbit satellite system to achieve direct smartphone connections to satellites 36,000 kilometers away [1] Group 2 - The project has received 101 patent authorizations and 40 software copyrights, and was included in the 2023 Top Ten Super Projects of State-Owned Enterprises [1] - China Telecom launched the world's first satellite voice and SMS service for smartphones, allowing users to connect to the Tiantong satellite without changing their SIM card or phone number [1] - The service is currently available nationwide and is expanding into Southeast Asia, with applications in emergency support, maritime transport, scientific exploration, and outdoor adventures [1] Group 3 - The technology supports over 40 smartphone models, totaling more than 25 million devices, including brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and Samsung [1] - The project is also expanding into the automotive sector for direct satellite connections, indicating a growing industrial ecosystem [1] Group 4 - The Leading Technology Award at the World Internet Conference aims to showcase and recognize valuable technological achievements in the global internet sector [2] - This year, 424 technological achievements were submitted, with 17 selected after two rounds of evaluation by over 70 experts in the field [2]