Starlink and T-Mobile Provide Satellite-to-Cell Service to Aid Hurricane Helene Relief
SpaceX's Starlink service and T-Mobile have been granted temporary emergency capabilities to give those affected by the storm access to mobile coverage via satellites.
FCC allows T-Mobile and SpaceX to launch satellite service in Helene-hit areas
Cell phones on all networks will get emergency alerts while T-Mobile users will also be able to send and receive text messages.
US Lets Starlink Provide Direct-To-Cell Coverage for Hurricane-Hit Areas
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk's SpaceX and T Mobile to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
FCC Approves Emergency Cellular Starlink Service for Hurricane Helene Victims
Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service for emergency alerts goes online in North Carolina as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton this week.
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
The Federal Communications Commission gave Starlink and T-Mobile emergency authority to provide satellite-to-phone coverage in areas hit by Hurricane Helene. "SpaceX and T-Mobile have been given emergency special temporary authority by the FCC to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cell phones in the affected areas of Hurricane Helene,
Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
The FCC has granted a temporary clearance for Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, which could include testing text via satellite for T-Mobile customers in North Carolina.
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SpaceX And T-Mobile's Direct-To-Cell Satellite Service For Hurricane-Hit Areas Green Lighted By FCC: 'Already Been Enabled And Started Broadcasting Emergency Alerts To Cell Phones On All Networks'