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Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene


Satellites are broadcasting emergency alerts on all networks.

By Wes Davis, a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

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