China Mobile has invested 48 million yuan to purchase a "satellite base station"

The "lightweight integrated satellite base station" is essentially a base station.
However, there is an important difference between it and traditional base stations - its transmission method (data connection between the base station and the core network room) is not traditional fiber optic cables or network cables, microwave, but satellite.
What is the "satellite base station" purchased by China Mobile at a cost of 48 million yuan
What is the "satellite base station" purchased by China Mobile at a cost of 48 million yuan
A satellite base station is a combination of two communication systems.
Facing the network side, it communicates with a satellite (which is a relay). Facing the user side, it communicates with many ordinary mobile phones and serves public users.
Application scenarios of satellite base stations
The advantages of satellite base stations are obvious.
It breaks free from space constraints and reduces dependence on ground transmission networks, suitable for scenarios where fiber optic cables cannot reach, as well as scenarios where geological disasters occur and ground transmission networks are damaged.
Especially the "lightweight integrated satellite base station" purchased this time is small in size and light in weight (about 10kg), suitable for single person carrying and can also be carried in a car, making it very convenient to deploy.
Recently, there have been frequent geological disasters in China. Floods, landslides, mudslides, etc. can all cause damage to traditional base stations.
At this point, satellite base stations, as an important means of emergency communication, can play a significant role. Relevant departments can use it for emergency rescue and disaster relief command, work coordination, and ordinary people can also use it to seek help and report safety.
Compared to traditional satellite portable stations, satellite base stations can serve more users, and ordinary mobile phones can be directly connected.
In addition to emergency communication, in recent years, domestic operators have also used satellite base stations for special work scenarios such as ocean fishing, resource exploration, and outdoor operations.
In February of this year, China Mobile put into use Jiangsu's first satellite 5G portable base station in Nantong, Jiangsu.
This base station is installed on a fishing administration ship, providing communication support for fishing safety production, maritime life rescue, and promoting the development of the marine economy.