SpaceX announced via X (formerly Twitter) that managed to make his first video call using the Starlink satellite connectivity. “First video call in X completed via satellites Starlink Direct to Cell from unmodified mobile phones!” the company noted in its publication.
In the shared video, you can see how a person connects their smartphone to the company’s satellites, which orbit the planet thousands of kilometers away. Although the image is somewhat grainy, what is impressive is the connection capacity achieved between mobile devices.
The system is still in testing phase for smartphones but demonstrated its technological advancement by allowing a successful video call. This demonstration comes after SpaceX increased the number of satellites to 38 last week.
A test conducted in March also showed that Starlink can offer download speeds of up to 17 Mbps on an unmodified Android phone. This milestone underscores the system’s potential to revolutionize mobile connectivity.
Since 2023 Starlink offers satellite internet service in Costa Rica.
What is the system Direct To Cell from Starlink?
The technology Direct To Cell Starlink allows mobile phones to receive cellular coverage from space without the need for modifications. Designed to offer high speed, this satellite broadband internet system can provide global coverage, even in remote or hard-to-reach areas. Users will be able to make calls, send messages and access cellular data regardless of their location, in addition to withstanding various weather conditions.
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When will Starlink phone service launch?
Although SpaceX did not reveal a specific date for the launch of the Starlink service, it is expected to be available to T-Mobile customers by the end of the year. However, the company still needs FCC approval before it can launch the service in the United States. The next announcements from the company led by Elon Musk will be decisive in knowing the future of this innovative technology.
*The writing of this content was assisted with artificial intelligence.
