
Space to Bourke and beyond: satellite texts go live
- by Dubbo Photo News
- Jun 02, 2025
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Telcos hope rural users will be better connected with the rollout of satellite to mobile services. Photo: AAP/Dan Peled
A farmer stuck in the back paddock without mobile reception can now send a text message, a GPS location and even the ubiquitous cowboy emoji via satellite technology.
Farmers will be among Telstra customers able to use Australia's first satellite-to-mobile text messaging service from Tuesday morning as the telco begins rolling out its collaboration with SpaceX.
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