SpaceX gets conditional approval for direct-to-smartphone service - SpaceNews
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The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX conditional approval Nov. 26 to use Starlink broadband satellites to keep T-Mobile smartphone users connected in cellular dead zones across the United States.
  • Dave.English
    2•10 days ago

    They are capable of voice and data but are only permitted for text messaging due to transmit power restrictions.

    • @[email protected]English
      1•10 days ago

      Thanks for the clarification.

      Something tells me those restrictions will be lifted within a year.