China Telecom Satellite

China Telecom Satellite Communications (中国电信卫星公司) is the satellite branch of China Telecom, responsible for satellite communication services, applications and emergency communications. It is a full-service basic telecom operator with its own satellite licences and network, and works with international satellite operators for global coverage.

It sells Tiantong satellite mobile service, including direct-to-phone messaging and calls on supported Huawei, Honor and Xiaomi smartphones, plus satellite international private lines, VSAT, satellite broadband access, BeiDou positioning communications and airborne connectivity, with design, installation and maintenance. Target uses are airliners, ocean-going ships, disaster relief, remote border areas and field research. Its direct-to-phone service launched abroad first in Hong Kong, then in Laos.