SpaceX gets conditional approval for direct-to-smartphone service
SpaceX gets conditional approval for direct-to-smartphone service
spacenews.com SpaceX gets conditional approval for direct-to-smartphone service - SpaceNews
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.
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So if I'm reading this right they'll basically have low orbit cell towers in space but only really capable of text messaging?
They are capable of voice and data but are only permitted for text messaging due to transmit power restrictions.
Thanks for the clarification.
Something tells me those restrictions will be lifted within a year.