Apple Leads Global Market for Satellite-Connected Smartphones

Apple is the global leader in satellite-connected smartphones, helped by Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and later models.

Counterpoint says Android makers are taking different paths, with some using proprietary satellite systems and others adopting the 3GPP NTN standard.

The market is expected to grow rapidly by 2030, but adoption will stay concentrated in premium phones for now.

Broader rollout will depend on standards, chipsets, and carrier partnerships across the mobile industry.