SpaceX's Starlink Direct to Cell (DTC) system connected more than 27,000 phones located in hurricane-ravaged parts of the US.
From SpaceX's Canada's ISED reply comments.
"The positive impact to affected communities was immediate. In just one day, over 27,000 mobile devices connected to Direct to Cell satellites. In the coming days, over 250,000 texts were sent through Direct to Cell—connecting loved ones, family members, and disaster relief services. Direct to Cell is still delivering thousands of messages while damaged terrestrial telecommunications infrastructure is restored. The swiftness with which the U.S. FCC acted to enable this service was instrumental to its success."
Think there is a 4/5 more launches for the complete satellite constellation.
Edited by Ren (11/05/24 03:33 PM)