Smartphones will now be able to connect to the Starlink satellite network instead of mobile internet. Here are all the details of the new feature…
Elon Muskowned by SpaceX company continues to launch new Starlink satellites as part of its project to bring internet to every inaccessible point of the world.
SpaceX has carried out 37 launch missions this year, increasing the number of satellites in orbit to 3,000. It is planned to increase this figure to 4,500 by the end of the year.
While 2,809 of the 3,108 satellites in orbit are operational, internet connection can be established through only 2,313 satellites.
Starlink era on smartphones
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, second generation Starlink satellites will include cellular antennas. explained. This means that Starlink satellites can now be used in mobile communication as well.
SpaceX, which organized a joint event with T-Mobile, one of the largest mobile operators in the USA, announced that the cellular connection speed to be offered by the new Starlink satellites will be between 2-4 megabits.
The connection speed in question includes messaging, multimedia messaging (MMS), calling and WhatsApp from mobile devices. for direct use of some messaging apps will be enough.
According to the shared information, the cellular connection feature via Starlink satellites will be available throughout the United States. The company plans to start testing the feature next year.