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SpaceX Launched 1000 Starlink Satellites in First Half of 2024 & Direct to Cell Starting in the Fall
• Next Big Future - Brian WangMost of the satellites are Version 2 Mini Starlinks with increased bandwidth.
SpaceX has been deploying Direct-to-Cellphone Starlinks since January 2024. This will enable enabling global texting, calling, and browsing with existing unmodified cellphones. SpaceX is still testing these capabilities.
First video call on @X completed through @Starlink Direct to Cell satellites from unmodified mobile phones!
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 21, 2024
We're excited to go live with @TMobile later this year ????????? pic.twitter.com/v4nA5B75EX