"The completed constellation follows the FCC's approval of a deal between SpaceX and T-Mobile last week. The companies announced the partnership in 2022, touting plans for a future where phones can be connected to the world even in the middle of the ocean."
"SpaceX says the satellite constellation acts like a cellphone tower in space, allowing network integration similar to a standard roaming partner. The direct-to-cell satellites will immediately connect over laser backhaul to the Starlink constellation, eliminate dead zones and provide peace of mind when customers need it most."
"Elon Musk said unmodified cell phones would enjoy a bandwidth of around 10Mbps per beam. He said future constellations will be capable of much greater throughput."
"SpaceX senior director Ben Longmier said shortly after the deployment that the satellites are open for business for any teleco in the world."
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