SpaceX is using its Starlink satellites for more than just internet service. A new page on the Starlink website teases the company’s “Direct to Cell” platform, which is now slated to launch in 2024. It’s an interesting proposition—Starlink Direct to Cell is like having a “cellphone tower in space” and works with all existing LTE phones. Other satellite-based phone services require specialized hardware.
SpaceX’s Starlink Cellular Service Launches in 2024
