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Starlink Direct-to-Call service could change the telecom scene globally

Starlink Direct-To-Call has been announced and it will offer the users the ability to initiate texts and calls in low network areas without any SIM.

Published By: Nishit Raghuwanshi | Published: Nov 27, 2024, 05:50 PM (IST)

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Elon Musk’s Starlink has recently announced direct-to-call satellite communications globally. The main focus of the technology will be to offer network connectivity in areas with no cellular coverage. Starlink has also announced its collaboration with multiple telecom service providers all over the globe. The companies are T-Mobile (US), One NZ (New Zealand), KDDI (Japan), Salt (Switzerland), and Optus (Australia). news Also Read: Not an iPhone or Android, Elon Musk’s Starlink Phone idea hints at a different kind of smartphone

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Starlink is trying to build a whole ecosystem of satellite communications networks. And the device is already live in multiple places. A report published by TweakTown suggested that users are witnessing a speed of 250 to 350Mbps. The satellite communication network by Starlink is expected to cover more countries in the year 2025. SpaceX is indulging in the fast-paced deployment of satellites so that they can cover more countries in the near future. With the integration of satellite communications with mobile networks, the tech supports calling, texting, and data services as well. news Also Read: Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans satellite internet service to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink

And the same will not only work on the expansion of mobile coverage. It will also work on connecting IoT devices out of terrestrial coverage resulting in creating an ecosystem consisting of millions of devices from various industries. Users can take leverage of the same in an emergency situation while traveling to areas where there is no network, and even in rural regions. news Also Read: Elon Musk's Starlink Secures Final Approval To Enter India's Satellite Internet Market, Launch Expected Soon

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Talking about Starlink’s aspirations, the company is working on achieving a data speed of 2Gbps. This will help a lot of businesses and individuals in getting access to super high-speed internet. As of now, there is no word for the launch of the feature in the Indian market. However, we can soon get to see some updates related to the launch of Starlink services in India once the regulatory challenges are left behind.