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Danish Kapoor
Danish Kapoor

ASELSAN and Türk Telekom aim for satellite connections in three domestic phones

ASELSAN, Türk Telekom and TTT Innovation, In the first quarter of 2027 is working on three smartphones that they aim to introduce. One of the phones will offer encrypted communication to public employees, and the other two will appeal to consumers. Additionally, the team developed three models to maintain communication during disasters. satellite link plans to add. However, the parties have not yet shared the exact launch day, sales date and prices of the phones.

One of the consumer-oriented models targets an accessible price, the other targets more advanced camera, processor and battery features. The third phone prepared for public employees focuses on the need for secure calls and messaging. However, the team did not disclose the processors, memory capacities, camera systems and battery sizes of the models. That’s why you can’t yet compare the hardware differences and price ranges between phones.

Behind the satellite connection plan is the possibility of interruption of mobile network service in events such as earthquakes. The team aims to ensure that the phones can continue communication in such times and also aims for water and dust resistance. On the other hand, it remains unclear how the satellite service will work, which regions it will cover and whether it will require a fee. The parties have not yet announced the durability levels and the functions that the connection will offer in the three models.

The production plan starts from Istanbul; The project team aims to move to a larger facility in the future. It also plans to sell the phones through technology retailers as well as carrier stores. While the work on the brand name continues, the team continues to search for the management of the company to be established. first quarter of 2027 shows the target schedule for promotion; does not indicate the exact start of sales in stores.

Three models will appeal to different user groups

On the software side, the project team wants to increase the share of domestic solutions over time. In addition, it plans to make the phones compatible with Togg’s digital services. There is no statement yet about which operating system the first models will use and which applications they will support. Therefore, you will have to wait for the introduction of the devices to learn these details that are decisive for daily use.

Danish Kapoor