Starlink - Direct to Cell

"There will be no cellphone dead zones in the world. Your phone will still work even if there are no cell towers."?— Elon Musk

According to this recent remarks made by Elon Musk, SpaceX is using its expertise in building and launching the most sophisticated rockets and spacecraft to produce Starlink satellites with the Direct to Cell capabilities on a large scale.

Initially, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket will be used to launch Direct to Cell satellites, followed by Starship. While in orbit, the satellites will instantly establish a laser backhaul connection with the Starlink constellation, enabling worldwide access.?

Now, let's learn more about Starlink - Direct to Cell

When will Starlink - Direct to Cell Rollout ??

• Text — Starting 2024?
• Voice & Data — Starting 2025
• IoT — Starting 2025?

Where?

• T-Mobile (Usa)
• Optus (Australia)
• Rogers (Canada)
• One Nz (New Zealand)
• Kddi (Japan)
• Salt (Switzerland)

What is Starlink - Direct to Cell ?

Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capabilities enable ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on land, lakes, or coastal waters. Direct to Cell will also connect IoT devices with common LTE standards.

Direct to Cell works with existing LTE phones wherever you can see the sky. No changes to hardware, firmware, or special apps are required, providing seamless access to text, voice, and data.?

Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capability have an advanced eNodeB modem onboard that acts like a cellphone tower in space, allowing network integration similar to a standard roaming partner.

Direct to Cell eliminate Dead Zones enabling connectivity in remote regions, providing peace of mind when customers need it most.