Hong Kong Telecom Launches Tiantong Satellite Services for Users

TapTechNews July 15th news, on July 11th, 2024, Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) announced the official launch of two-way voice call and SMS transceiver services of Tiantong satellite for Hong Kong users, becoming the first batch of 5G network operators in Hong Kong to be recognized by China Telecom to launch direct mobile phone to satellite services, and setting up the first 24-hour satellite service hotline (+85254321010) in Hong Kong to provide all-weather support for customers.

Users of Hong Kong Telecommunications HKT can use local Hong Kong numbers and can connect to the Tiantong satellite without changing the card or number to make satellite calls and send and receive satellite text messages. This service can better meet the rigid demand of Hong Kong users for satellite mobile communication in cellular communication blind areas.

In recent years, China Telecom has achieved the breakthrough of the world's first direct mobile phone to satellite business. At present, it has jointly launched more than ten consumer terminals supporting the direct satellite function with domestic mainstream mobile phone terminal manufacturers such as Huawei, Honor, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo, and ZTE; and jointly launched the world's first flagship car equipped with Tiantong satellite communication function with BYD.

TapTechNews noted that China Telecom's direct satellite business has also launched a free trial for 1 whole year. Applying for the direct satellite function can enjoy 1 year of free preferential treatment (giving 10 yuan per month as a subsidy and continuously giving for 12 months), and the direct satellite function will be automatically brought out after ordering (providing 2 minutes of free satellite call duration per month).