Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX has made significant progress in its efforts to provide internet via satellite. Elon Musk's space exploration company SpaceX has made significant progress in its efforts to provide internet via satellite. The company also claims that this will enable direct mobile phone connectivity via satellite.
SpaceX, which has launched six Starling satellites, says it can "provide mobile phone connectivity anywhere on Earth". However, it also clarified that these satellites will not compete with existing cellular network service. "It will only offer speeds of up to 7Mb per beam. Although it will be a great solution for places without cellular network connectivity, it won't compete with existing cellular networks," Elon Musk said in his twitter post.
Highlighting the benefits of this technological advancement, he said, "It will be a big step forward in reducing the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital divide. mobile services can be provided to underserved areas around the world." "Only LTE phones are enough. 'Direct to cell' telecommunication service will work anywhere under the sky on earth. No need to update hardware, firmware. No special application is required. Through this, you can use SMS, voice and internet services without any interruption" on the Starlink website. mentioned.
The impact of Starling's satellites is not limited to mobile phone connectivity. SpaceX has satellites ready for a variety of applications, including broadband service for home and commercial applications.
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