Olivia Lott's experience illustrates the challenge of digital isolation in rural Devon, where unreliable mobile service leads to inconvenient solutions like installing a rare landline.
Starlink's goal to eliminate mobile signal 'not spots' in remote areas signifies a potential transformation in connectivity, linking ordinary phones to satellites from space.
The competitive landscape for direct-to-device satellite services is heated, involving regulatory hurdles and claims of misinformation, reflecting high stakes for the future of telecoms.
In the UK, only 80% of areas have reliable mobile coverage, highlighting the urgency and potential impact of innovations like Starlink to reshape access.
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