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Elon Musk has done it: iPhones and Android smartphones can now use his satellites to make calls anywhere on Earth - Jason Deegan
After revolutionizing global internet access, Elon Musk’s Starlink is poised to take smartphone connectivity to the next level. The ambitious satellite service will soon enable users ... Continue Reading →
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"Elon Musk has done it: iPhones and Android smartphones can now use his satellites to make calls anywhere on Earth
According to a letter sent by SpaceX to the FCC, the service has already proven successful with devices from major brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google. Tests confirmed smooth communication using the PCS G Block spectrum, across urban and rural areas, indoors and outdoors, and even under tree cover or clear skies. Crucially, SpaceX emphasizes that any LTE-enabled smartphone will work with this technology—no hardware upgrades required. Even slightly older models like the iPhone 13 or iPhone 14 can benefit from this satellite connectivity, proving that cutting-edge communication doesn’t have to leave older devices behind.
One of the most significant advantages of Starlink’s service is its flexibility. Unlike traditional satellite communication systems that often restrict users to preset messaging options, this new solution allows consumers to send fully customizable messages through their preferred platforms. In emergency situations, this added context could be life-saving, enabling users to clearly communicate their needs. Whether it’s a text to check in with loved ones or a critical call during an outdoor expedition, this innovation promises seamless, reliable communication where it was previously impossible.
Starlink plans to roll out this new satellite phone service as part of a commercial package, with pricing details yet to be revealed. The potential impact is immense—not just for adventurers and emergency responders, but also for everyday users in rural or underserved areas where traditional mobile networks struggle to provide consistent service."
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Imagine this if you will - Starlink becomes a major worldwide phone, text, and internet provider. Terrorists hit major underwater cables and disable communications for billions. Option? Starlink. Just sign up with your unique profile ID and you now have access to phone, text, and internet again.
I read where Starlink has been launching almost weekly for the past 2 years just to break this service out to the world.
From what I understand you have to have a Starlink dish outside. It’s just the internet backhaul for however you want to network in the house, including whatever you want to do with your phone.
The mobile connectivity update isn’t designed to give you a standalone mobile high speed internet modem. It’s for failover connectivity in remote areas not served by traditional cell towers.
Huh, I guess FJB should have given all those broadband billions to Musk to make something that works instead of laundering it to the DNC and the remote areas got nothing.
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