T-Mobile Will Use SpaceX's Starlink for Emergency Alerts, SMS Texting During Hurricane Milton
T-Mobile and SpaceX announced plans to start using the Starlink satellites to provide space-based coverage for T-Mobile's network back in 2022. While the service was aimed at filling in dead zones that otherwise couldn't be covered by terrestrial networks, it's quickly proving to be valuable for connecting people during national emergencies.
FCC allows Starlink to provide emergency phone coverage following hurricane
The approval allows SpaceX to use radio frequencies leased from T-Mobile to provide what's called "Supplemental Coverage from Space" beamed from Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation.
US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk's SpaceX and T Mobile (TMUS.O) 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 allows Starlink to provide direct-to-cell coverage to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene
"SpaceX and TMobile 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," said SpaceX on X, on October 6.
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 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,
SpaceX and T-Mobile Deploy Starlink Cellular for Emergency Relief in Hurricane Helene-Affected Areas
To support recovery efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, SpaceX, and T-Mobile have temporarily deployed Starlink Cellular, providing emergency alerts and limited texting services. The Federal
SpaceX, T-Mobile's satellite network for phones gets green light in Helene's wake
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Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, so all services will be delivered on a best-effort basis.
Starlinks Direct-to-Cell Service Temporarily Approved
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T-Mobile follows up Verizon with a network outage of its own (Updated)
T-Mobile's cellular network is experiencing an outage this afternoon, affecting Mint and Google Fi customers, as well.