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.
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 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.
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.
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
The Federal Communications Commission gave Starlink and T-Mobile emergency authority to provide satellite-to-phone coverage in areas hit by Hurricane Helene. "SpaceX and T-Mobile 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,
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