SpaceX’s satellite service on T-Mobile in the United States is moving beyond basic texting. Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, announced that many data-rich applications—including Google Maps, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp—are now supported […]
Telstra has officially launched Telstra Satellite Messaging (TSM), a new service that allows customers to send and receive text messages directly via Starlink satellites in areas without mobile coverage, making it the first provider in […]
Apple has quietly launched support for T-Mobile’s Starlink Direct-To-Cell (DTC) beta testing program in the United States. The new feature, which became available through the iOS 18.3 update, will allow iPhone users to stay connected […]
Ukraine’s leading telecom operator Kyivstar has signed an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to introduce direct-to-cell satellite services. The agreement, announced on December 30, 2024, signifies a major step for Ukraine’s telecommunications sector. Starlink Direct-To-Cell (DTC) […]
One NZ has become the world’s first telecommunications provider to offer a nationwide satellite text service, leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink Direct-to-Cell (DTC) network. This ground-breaking technology bridges connectivity gaps for areas previously unreachable by traditional mobile […]
T-Mobile has opened registration for a beta program of Starlink’s Direct-To-Cell (DTC) satellite service. The beta program, slated to begin early next year, will extend connectivity to areas traditionally beyond the reach of land-based cell […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted approval for SpaceX to turn on its Starlink Direct to Cell satellites, targeting areas with limited or no T-Mobile cellular connectivity in the United States. The approval was […]
SpaceX has successfully completed its first Direct-to-Cell (DTC) orbital shell for Starlink, a milestone achievement for satellite-based telecommunications. The first orbital shell was completed with the launch of 12 DTC satellites earlier today, bringing SpaceX’s […]
SpaceX will soon begin testing its Starlink Direct-To-Cell (DTC) technology in New Zealand, after already launching tests in Romania. In New Zealand, the company has received government approval to begin testing with One New Zealand, […]
SpaceX’s plan to extend cellular coverage using its Starlink satellites with T-Mobile in the US has run into resistance from AT&T and Verizon. The two telecom giants are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to […]
