SpaceX is revolutionizing connectivity with its phased rollout plan for the Direct to Cell service. Starting in 2022, users will have the ability to send text messages directly through the Starlink network. Voice calling and web browsing capabilities will follow in 2025, providing an all-in-one communication solution.
Exciting news for T-Mobile customers, as beta-testing of the Starlink satellite connectivity service is set to begin by the end of 2023. This means that T-Mobile users may get a sneak peek into the future of seamless connectivity.
While SpaceX is leading the charge, they are not the only player in this space race. AST SpaceMobile is also on a mission to deliver cellular broadband directly to your phone. Using its innovative BlueBird satellites, AST SpaceMobile aims to provide unparalleled connectivity options.
Recently, the “BlueWalker 3” prototype made history by becoming the first satellite to transmit 5G cellular connectivity to an Earth-based phone. However, astronomers were taken aback by the light pollution caused by this breakthrough.
Starlink’s Direct to Cell service operates by equipping satellites with specialized eNodeB modems, simulating the functionality of a cell tower in space. SpaceX is continuously expanding its launch capabilities to inject these satellites into low-Earth orbit. Initially, the Falcon 9 rocket will be responsible for launching the Starlink satellites, but in the future, the ambitious Starship will take center stage, enabling the deployment of a larger number of satellites in a single mission.
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