FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
Briefly

Starlink's planned service expansion includes texting this year and voice/data services by 2025, pending FCC's approval on emission limits crucial for real-time communication.
The authorization allows SpaceX to operate 7,500 Gen2 satellites at lower altitudes, facilitating low-latency services to areas lacking terrestrial wireless options, addressing growing rural demands.
Longmier highlighted the potential for telcos partnering with Starlink to eradicate cellular dead zones, particularly beneficial for island nations and coastal regions needing reliable communication.
As of January 2024, Starlink has deployed over 2,600 Gen2 satellites, with approximately 320 capable of providing direct texting services, which launches this year.
Read at Ars Technica
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