On Wednesday, Elon Musk shared exciting news about the successful Starlink mission conducted by SpaceX.
Direct-to-Cell | Photo Credits: Starlink
In a groundbreaking move for 2024, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched the initial batch of Starlink internet satellites via the Falcon 9 spacecraft on January 2nd at 10:44 PM EST. The primary goal of these satellites is to provide direct-to-cell capabilities, revolutionizing the potential for accessing satellite broadband directly on smartphones.
Satellite Internet from SpaceX: What you need to know
This development aims to overcome challenges posed by geographical features that often hinder conventional internet services.
As of 10:20 AM January 3, 2024, SpaceX confirmed the successful deployment of all 21 Starlink satellites, marking a significant milestone as the first-ever Direct-To-Cell satellite launched by Elon Musk’s company.
Direct-to-Cell | Photo Credits: Starlink
The Direct-To-Cell technology functions seamlessly with LTE phones, essentially acting as a cell phone tower in space. This means that as long as you have an active signal from the satellite, service will be available across all locations, without the need for additional connections or hardware.
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