Hachi was right. 68% confidence
Satellite Connectivity for Mobile Devices
Satellite connectivity has continued expanding across mainstream devices, with Apple leading adoption, Docomo's D2D service surpassing 5 million users, and D2D connections growing ~25%, indicating the feature is becoming standard rather than niche. However, adoption remains low among consumers and some carriers are downplaying the feature, showing the trend is real but not yet fully mainstream in usage, which tempers full confirmation.
What would prove this wrong
Xiaomi's '17 Ultra' launches without satellite connectivity, or if no other major mobile manufacturers announce similar features in the following product cycles.
Supporting articles
- ookla.com Direct-to-Device Satellite: How D2D Is Reshaping Mobile Connectivity 10 August 2026
- Wccftech Android Smartphone Makers Underestimated The Life-Saving Capabilities Of Devices, And It’s Beginning To Harm Their Market Share 1 May 2026
- Backpacker Magazine Is the Garmin inReach Obsolete? How the Newest Smartphones Stack Up in the Backcountry 23 April 2026