SpaceX Starlink turned on satellite service to cell phones in Florida in preparation for Hurricane #Milton hitting soon. 17% of North Carolina and parts of Georgia and Tennessee do not have phone service because of Hurricane Helene. Florida will be hit tonight by Hurricane Milton. People with @TMobile can now text in Florida, and all …
The FCC said in its latest report that about 16.9% of cell sites were still out of commission. This is about 2-4 million phone users. The Milton Hurricane could impact 5-20 million cellphone users in Florida. Yesterday, Starlink SMS is working on SpaceX and T-Mobile test devices. SpaceX is working hard to see about turning …
SpaceX had 17 launches with 13 direct to cellphone enabled version 2 mini Starlink satellites and 6 in the initial launch in April, 2024. This is being activated in North Carolina and Georgia where communications have failed in many areas due to the hurricane. This will likely be activated in Florida late this week while …
SpaceX Starlink satellite and satellite direct to cellphone communications is saving lives in North Carolina this hurricane season. FCC temporarily approves direct-to-cell Starlink service in areas impacted by Helene. Service went online Saturday in NC. This emergency service supports phones, regardless of carrier. I want to express my thanks and appreciation to @Starlink for the …