In recent years, he carried out the Starlink project to make cheap and fast internet possible all over the world. SpaceXMade another big announcement today. Elon Musk, CEO and Founder of SpaceX, Second Generation Starlink satellites will also include mobile antennas. explained. This means that Starlink satellites can now also be used in mobile communications.

SpaceX hosted a joint event with T-Mobile, one of the largest mobile operators in the US, and also shared the mobile connection speed that the new Starlink satellites will provide. For example, mobile devices can be connected to Starlink satellites within seconds. 2 to 4 Megabit Speed can exchange data with This value is of course dependent on the area covered by Starlink satellites.

The connection speed may even be sufficient for messaging apps:

The connection speed in question includes messaging from mobile devices, multimedia messaging (MMS), calling, and even partnerships like WhatsApp and iMessage. for direct use of some messaging apps will be enough. The worst part is that this feature is only available in the US for now.

Mobile connectivity can also be found in Tesla vehicles:

Responding to some questions from Twitter after the event, Elon Musk said: “Will Tesla also get this service with premium connectivity?‘to the question’Yes.he replied. Musk has not shared information about when and how the connection will be provided.

Testing of the feature will begin next year:

According to the information shared, the cellular connectivity feature via Starlink satellites will be available in the United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and US territorial waters. Beta testing of the feature is expected to begin in select regions next year. This feature from T-Mobile Other regions outside the US It is unknown if that will happen.