Starlink T-Mobile Launch Satellite Internet for Phones, Bridging Coverage Gaps Globally

SpaceX's Starlink, in collaboration with T-Mobile, has initiated satellite internet service for mobile phones, starting with a beta phase in the US. This technology aims to eliminate coverage dead zones, offering connectivity in remote areas. Compatible phones automatically connect to Starlink's satellite network when traditional cellular service is unavailable, initially supporting text messaging and emergency services. Future updates plan to include voice calls and data transmission, potentially revolutionizing global connectivity, especially in areas with limited infrastructure or during emergencies. The service relies on Starlink satellites equipped with eNodeB technology, acting as mobile phone towers in space, and is made possible by FCC authorization, allowing Starlink to provide supplemental coverage from space using terrestrial spectrum bands.