As the first country to welcome the New Year 2025, New Zealand has launched a groundbreaking satellite SMS service allowing users to send messages from remote locations without a network. Utilizing satellites instead of traditional ground antennas, the service enables SMS transmission from vast areas, even in deserts or oceans. Operated by One NZ, this service is a collaboration with Starlink’s satellites, aiming for broader applications in the future, including internet access. While currently limited to SMS, it offers significant advantages for communication in isolated regions.