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Starlink gets approval to serve smartphones directly

By admin, Kasım 28, 2024



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Another important development has been made in the field of space-based communication in the United States. US Federal Communications Commission (Federal Communications Commission-FCC), led by Elon Musk SpaceX‘e, Starlink to provide connectivity to T-Mobile smartphone users in areas without cellular coverage using its satellite network gave conditional approval.

FCC orders SpaceX to deploy up to 7,500 of Starlink’s second-generation (Gen2) satellites T-MobileUsing the cellular frequencies of “Extra Coverage from Space” (SCS) service. However, this service should not interact with or disrupt other communication networks. Of the more than 2,600 Gen2 Starlink satellites currently in low orbit, approximately 320 of themwhich SpaceX plans to launch this year text messages It is equipped to provide basic services such as these satellites Direct To Cell or DTC It has the technology called. Starlink DTC satellites make it possible to provide direct cellular connection to phones without making any changes.

The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to operate Gen2 satellites in low orbits between 340-360 kilometers; This means lowering the orbital level, which was previously 525-535 kilometers. This change aims to provide lower latency. This operation will take place in coordination with NASA to protect the International Space Station and other space missions.

SpaceX currently has more than 4,100 Gen1 Starlink satellites in orbit. The company has permission to operate them between 540-570 kilometers. When added to Gen2 satellites The number of Starlink satellites exceeds 6,600.

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This approval is granted by the FCC. first satellite-terrestrial SCS partnership It draws attention as. However, similar applications from other companies, such as AST SpaceMobile in collaboration with AT&T and Verizon, are still being reviewed by the FCC. In other words, the approval given to Starlink will also open a path for these companies.

On the other hand, this means that SpaceX is not only in the USA, Cellular connectivity directly to smartphones in other countries too will facilitate the goal of providing services. Apart from T-Mobile, the company has also established partnerships with global mobile operators such as Rogers in Canada, One NZ in New Zealand, KDDI in Japan, Optus in Australia and Salt in Switzerland. Customers using these operators with Starlink DTC satellites will be able to send SMS in out-of-coverage areas. After the short message service, SpaceX will also launch video calling and broadband service.




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However, Starlink DTC will not be active in every country. SpaceX is working with operators in some countries to provide Starlink connectivity for phones. In the first stage, Starlink mobile cellular access will be activated in the following countries and operators.

  • T-Mobile (ABD)
  • Rogers (Canada)
  • One NZ (New Zealand)
  • KDDI (Japan)
  • Optus (Australia)
  • Salt (Switzerland)
  • Intellectual (Chile)
  • Entel (Peru)






















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