Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, so all services will be delivered on a best-effort basis.
US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas
The FCC grants such emergency temporary approvals to help restore internet services in badly impacted areas. Read more at ...
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FCC allows T-Mobile and SpaceX to launch direct-to-cell service in areas hit by Helene
Cell phones on all networks will get emergency alerts while T-Mobile users will also be able to send and receive text ...
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Elon Musk Criticizes FCC for Adding 'Crazy Requirements' to Revoked $885M Starlink Deal
Elon Musk recently stated that the U.S. Starlink deal could have been significantly cheaper if the FCC had not imposed ...
Elon Musk bashes FCC for lack of Starlink in towns hit by Helene—despite massive flaws in old bid
Last year, the agency refused to provide the company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, $885 million in subsidies aimed at bringing Starlink terminals to rural areas. The storm crip ...
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European telcos unite against Starlink D2C
Seven European cellular operators have issued negative comments on SpaceX’s plans to use its Starlink broadband satellites to ...
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‘Lawfare costs lives’: Biden-Harris’ FCC revoked grant that could have helped save lives in North Carolina
Starlink founder Elon Musk slammed the Biden-Harris administration on Wednesday for hampering Hurricane Helene rescue efforts.
Starlink reconnects Western NC reeling from Helene. Who gets credit becomes political.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump say they coordinated about deploying Starlink systems to storm-affected regions. But the White ...