Australia’s first satellite to mobile text messaging service

Telstra Satellite Messaging allows customers to send or receive a text from an outdoor location that is beyond the range of their mobile network.

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00:00At Telstra, we're dedicated to providing Australia's best mobile coverage.

00:05Our network covers around 99% of Aussies.

00:08That's pretty inclusive when it comes to where we live, but not necessarily where we travel.

00:13That's why we've been working with our partners to develop our satellite messaging service,

00:17providing text messaging capability in most outdoor areas that our mobile network doesn't reach.

00:23With this new service, when our mobile network is unavailable,

00:27compatible phones will automatically look to connect to an available satellite.

00:31When connected, text messages can be sent and received.

00:35You'll need a compatible phone, the latest software updates,

00:38and a Telstra plan with satellite messaging included.

00:41And you'll need to be outdoors, with a clear line of sight to the sky.

00:44Messages may take a few minutes to send and receive.

00:47You know, because they're travelling through space.

00:50Currently, this service supports text messages only, so no internet or calls yet,

00:55including calls to emergency services.

00:57Though we're working with partners to bring more capability in the future,

01:01but for now, we're giving text messages the STAR treatment.

01:05HOW CAN YOU DO THE END

01:09SHARE!

01:11WHEEN YOU ARE A STAGE!

01:13What are you doing?

01:14How many times do you see this for those who have been asked to you?

01:17How many times do you see this?

01:18How many times do you see this to me?

01:19How many times have you seen this?

01:20What are you seeing the worst?

01:21How many times have you ever been asked to me?

01:23I did not have you ever met.

01:24So my time is to the next week.

01:25How many times have you spent time doing this event,

01:27how many times are we Erstled up?

01:28I'm still using today.

01:29And how many times have you been having to see what you are doing?