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Apple iPhones Can Now Connect for Starlink Texting Via Satellite


Published on 2025-01-29 03:42:17 - NextBigFuture
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  • SpaceX Starlink and Apple have partnered to bring Starlink direct to cellphone connections to iPhone. Starlink works right from your pocket. "You can now stay connected with texting via satellite from virtually anywhere" While it's text-only for now, SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to add voice calls and data in the future.

The article from NextBigFuture discusses how Apple iPhones have integrated satellite connectivity for texting, specifically through a partnership with Globalstar, which has a deal with SpaceX's Starlink. This feature allows iPhone users to send and receive text messages via satellite when out of traditional cellular service range, enhancing emergency communication capabilities. The service, initially available in the US, Canada, and Europe, uses Globalstar's satellite network, but there's potential for expansion through SpaceX's Starlink, which could significantly increase the coverage and functionality of this feature. The article also touches on the broader implications of satellite connectivity for mobile devices, suggesting that this could be a step towards more widespread satellite-to-phone communication services, potentially transforming how we stay connected in remote or underserved areas.

Read the Full NextBigFuture Article at:
[ https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2025/01/apple-iphones-can-now-connect-for-starlink-texting-via-satellite.html ]
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