September 13, 2025
data-apps

Starlink Expands T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell Capabilities, Adding Data Support for Popular Apps

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 […]

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FCC Grants SpaceX and T-Mobile Emergency Approval to Use Direct-To-Cell Service in Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted SpaceX and T-Mobile emergency special temporary authority to provide direct-to-cell coverage via Starlink satellites after Hurricane Helene swept through the southeastern United States, leaving widespread devastation in its […]

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