SpaceX Expands Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service to Telecoms Worldwide
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SpaceX's Starlink has launched 20 satellites as part of its direct-to-cell service, which is now open to any telecom company globally. This initiative, in partnership with T-Mobile, aims to eliminate dead zones by providing satellite connectivity when users are out of cellular range. The FCC has approved the project, highlighting its public interest benefits. A beta program is expected to start soon in the U.S., although there are concerns from AT&T and Verizon about potential interference with their networks.
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