Starlink will launch satellite internet for mobile phones with global coverage

Starlink, a satellite communications company owned by businessman Elon Musk, has confirmed the launch of a mobile phone service.

almost Starlink direct to cell It will allow subscribers to communicate with contacts or browse the Internet using the signal provided by the company, which already provides connectivity, especially in remote locations.

Some possible uses of satellite Internet.source: Starlink/cloning

The company’s promise is to implement the text messaging feature in 2024, and the following year it will also offer voice calling, LTE mobile data usage, and connectivity with other smart devices via the Internet of Things (IoT).

Currently, confirmed global Starlink operators only include phone companies from the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Switzerland.

This means that Coverage in Brazil has not yet been confirmedbut new partners must be added over time.

How Starlink will work on mobile phones

Instead of needing an antenna like a traditional subscription, Direct to Cell uses a modem located on the satellite itself to replace traditional cell towers.

This means that they send the signal to a transmission network on the ground and, through the framework of a partner operator, transmit the Internet directly to a mobile device.

How it works Sending satellite signals: first to repeaters, then to devices.source: Starlink/cloning

This way, you won’t need to change devices for a more recent model, for example, as is the case with Apple’s current emergency messaging services.

According to Starlink, the service It will ensure the end of “blind spots”, with remote areas experiencing a complete absence of signal. The idea is that the next satellites launched on SpaceX rockets will all be equipped with Direct to Cell technology, with shipments including the Starship spacecraft in the future.