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.
  • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    4 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
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      1 day ago

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