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Starlink's Direct to Cell is open to 'any' telecom company, says SpaceX exec
It looks like the end of dead zones in the U.S. is near.
Users, when out of tower range, would fall back on Starlink's satellites to continue talking or texting and contacting emergency services if required. As a first for the industry, the FCC stated the idea of bringing satellite service in this way to consumers carries "critical public interest benefits." Additionally, it seems that SpaceX is awaiting approval for more specifications such as a "boost" in radio emission power to assist "more demanding use cases" for satellite connectivity.
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