The US leads the world in D2D connections, accounting for 45.9 percent of all global activity in March this year, driven largely by Starlink's extensive satellite constellation.
Orange claims Euro first with satellite direct-to-device SMS service | Computer Weekly
Orange launches Message Satellite to enable SMS and geolocation via satellite in mainland France for 5G/5G+ users, initially exclusive to Google Pixel 9 and 10.
The Pros and Cons of Two Different D2D Satellite-to-Cellphone Paths
The growing trend of mobile service providers collaborating with satellite operators presents significant opportunities in direct-to-device services, with the potential to expand beyond emergency alerts.