Starlink' Direct to Cell' to offer free emergency services worldwide2024-08-30 20:46 by DanielaTags: Starlink, Direct to Cell
Elon Musk says SpaceX's Starlink system for mobile phones won't cost users a dime when it comes to connecting to emergency services. "Can't have a situation where someone dies because they forgot or were unable to pay for it," the SpaceX CEO said in a tweet on Tuesday. The tweet arrives as SpaceX is urging the Federal Communications Commission to let it commercially operate its "direct to cell" Starlink technology amid opposition from rival carriers, including AT&T and Verizon. Last Friday, SpaceX told the FCC the Starlink technology promises to benefit all consumers since it'll provide a way for the US to send emergency alerts to all wireless users in cellular dead zones - even though they haven't signed up for the service. That's because the cellular Starlink technology will use orbiting satellites to beam cellular and internet connectivity to users on the ground. So far, Musk hasn't provided more details. But the resulting service promises to be similar to Apple's Emergency SOS feature for iPhones, which is also currently free for the iPhone 14 and up. In Apple's case, the satellite service has saved lives for people in remote areas without traditional cell access. Read more -here-
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