Saed News: Starlink has taken another step closer to realizing the dream of direct-to-cellphone satellite connection. With this service, communication will be possible even in the most remote areas.
According to the Science and Technology Desk of Saed News, the space company SpaceX, in collaboration with the mobile operator T-Mobile, plans to connect mobile phones directly to satellites and permanently solve the problem of signal coverage.
To achieve this, SpaceX is launching special Starlink satellites into space. In its latest move, it has sent 13 Direct-to-Cell satellites into orbit. Ben Longmier, a senior SpaceX official, announced that only five more launches remain before the completion of the first phase of the project and the creation of the first satellite network for direct mobile connection.
Initially, SpaceX had announced that it would need 325 dedicated satellites in orbit to provide direct-to-cellphone services. It is currently unclear how many of these satellites have been deployed, but it is evident that they are approaching the target number.
In the first phase of the project, it will be possible to send text messages via satellite. Later phases will include voice calls and eventually providing internet services directly to phones via Starlink satellites.
At first, it was stated that these services would not become operational until 2025, but Hurricane Hilary provided an opportunity for the trial run of the direct-to-cellphone connection.
SpaceX and T-Mobile’s ambitious project will eventually eliminate the need for high-end, expensive smartphones like the iPhone 16 to access satellite connectivity. Once the system is fully operational, even regular mobile phones will be able to communicate directly via Starlink satellites.
In addition, SpaceX plans to obtain the necessary licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy the next generation of Starlink satellites. Elon Musk has promised that with the deployment of these satellites, Starlink’s internet bandwidth will increase tenfold, and latency will be significantly reduced. If this claim is fulfilled, Starlink could offer full, ultra-high-speed internet coverage.
