Recently, a digital blogger revealed that Huawei plans to launch a low orbit satellite communication system this year, which supports direct connection between mobile phones and satellites, enabling data transmission and voice calling functions. Combined with various information, this technical trend may be closely related to Huawei's layout in the 6G field and the commercial progress of LEO satellite Internet.
It is understood that Huawei has long accumulated experience in the field of satellite communication. The Mate 60 Pro series, released in 2023, is based on the geosynchronous orbit Tiantong satellite and enables satellite communication. However, the latency and capacity of high orbit satellites have to some extent affected the application scenarios. Low Earth orbit satellites are considered 6G due to their advantages of low latency and high coverage density; Integration of Air, Space, and Earth; The core of the network. In November 2024, Huawei released the world's first Mate X6 mobile phone that supports three networks of satellite communications, integrating the LEO satellite Internet function for the first time, marking the beginning of technological transformation from; Emergency Communication; Towards'; Normal Connection "; Upgrade.
It is reported that Huawei has cooperated with China Satellite Network to promote the construction of LEO satellite Internet, and the system test has been started. It is expected to open the public test in the second half of 2025. Haitong Securities pointed out that China plans to launch about 3900 low orbit satellites before 2027, and the total number will exceed 6000 by 2030. This plan is in line with the global competitive situation - SpaceX plans to expand the direct satellite connection function of mobile phones to voice calls and data transmission by 2025, and cooperate with telecom operators from multiple countries. If Huawei advances as scheduled, it will take the lead in the global low rail communication market.
Although the technological prospects are vast, challenges still exist. Satellite communication is costly and requires large-scale manufacturing to reduce costs. In addition, direct connection between mobile phones and satellites requires breakthroughs in antenna miniaturization, power consumption control, and other challenges. Currently, it is still necessary to; Ground Network Supplement; For positioning. But the industry consensus is that with the integration of 6G networks into non ground networks, low orbit satellite communication will become a standard configuration for smart terminals.
