SpaceX has successfully tested its Direct to Cell satellite phone service on Android and iPhone devices, reporting positive results in urban and rural areas, indoors, outdoors, and under tree cover. The service, powered by Starlink satellites, aims to provide reliable connectivity. SpaceX plans to launch the Direct to Cell service later this year, partnering with T-Mobile initially. The tests involved unmodified Samsung, Apple, and Google handsets using PCS G Block spectrum. This advancement in satellite technology showcases the potential for enhanced communication services globally, with initial coverage planned for specific regions in the US and beyond.
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