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.
  • @[email protected]English
    3•12 days ago

    So if I’m reading this right they’ll basically have low orbit cell towers in space but only really capable of text messaging?

    • 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.