The satellite service Starlink for mobile phonesDirect to Cell, will be implemented in 2024. This will provide the ability to send text messages (SMS) in 2024, in addition to the ability to make calls, surf the Internet and connect IoT devices with conventional LTE standards from the year 2025.

Starlink is a division of SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, designed to create an interconnected network of orbiting satellites. with which he hopes to provide internet to all parts of the world and that even people with less coverage can connect to the network.

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The technical process involves the deployment of new satellites equipped with connectivity capabilities that will operate through a “advanced eNodeB modem”.

This modem will play the role of a cell tower in space, enabling network integration similar to that of a standard roaming service provider, allowing devices to quickly search for nearby access points.

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This Satellites will be launched into orbit using SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rockets, which will result in lower costs associated with launches and operations. Direct to Cell plans to work with phone carriers T-Mobile, Rodgers (both in the United States), KDDI (Japan), Opto (Australia), One NZ (New Zealand) and Sal (Switzerland). (JO)