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Starlink, SpaceX and T-Mobile
T-Mobile Will Use SpaceX's Starlink for Emergency Alerts, SMS Texting During Hurricane Milton
T-Mobile and SpaceX got emergency approval from the Federal Communications Commission this past weekend to use the latter's Starlink service to send emergency alerts to those affected by Hurricane Helene in areas where cell service remains down.
FCC allows Starlink to provide emergency phone coverage following hurricane
The approval allows SpaceX to use radio frequencies leased from T-Mobile to provide what's called "Supplemental Coverage from Space" beamed from Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation.
SpaceX and T-Mobile Deploy Starlink Cellular for Emergency Relief in Hurricane Helene-Affected Areas
To support recovery efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, SpaceX, and T-Mobile have temporarily deployed Starlink Cellular, providing emergency alerts and limited texting services. The Federal
FCC gives go-ahead to T-Mobile US, Starlink for direct-to-cellular service as part of Helene response
T-Mobile US and Starlink received permission from the FCC to make D2C connectivity available in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Helene.
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
Starlink is being used to provide wireless emergency alerts to cell phones from all carriers in North Carolina, according to Ben Longmier, senior director of satellite engineering for SpaceX. "We are also closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and standing by ready to take action in Florida," he wrote.
FCC allows Starlink to provide direct-to-cell coverage to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene
"SpaceX and TMobile have been given emergency special temporary authority by the FCC to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cell phones in the affected areas of Hurricane Helene," said SpaceX on X, on October 6.
FCC Lets Starlink Connect Directly to Phones in Disaster-Hit Areas
Elon Musk’s space-based internet satellites got special permission to act as cell phone towers in the sky, connecting people in blacked-out areas of North Carolina as they begin post-storm recovery efforts.
US lets Starlink provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk's SpaceX and T Mobile (TMUS.O) to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Starlink and T-Mobile Provide Satellite-to-Cell Service to Aid Hurricane Helene Relief
SpaceX's Starlink service and T-Mobile have been granted temporary emergency capabilities to give those affected by the storm access to mobile coverage via satellites.
FCC Approves Emergency Cellular Starlink Service for Hurricane Helene Victims
Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service for emergency alerts goes online in North Carolina as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton this week.
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Starlink and T-Mobile’s text-by-satellite service is available in Florida
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T-Mobile Readies to Keep Customers, Communities and First Responders Connected as Hurricane Milton Approaches Landfall
T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) has activated its emergency operations and preparedness plan as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, mobilizing its emergency ...
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