SpaceX, T-Mobile’s satellite network for phones gets green light in Helene’

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• The FCC has temporarily approved SpaceX and T-Mobile’s satellite service for smartphones in areas hit by Hurricane Helene.
• This service will broadcast emergency alerts to all smartphones in North Carolina, but the duo might also test texting functionality on T-Mobile.

SpaceX and T-Mobile announced a partnership a while back to bring satellite connectivity to regular smartphones. Now, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved satellite service in areas hit by Hurricane Helene.

SpaceX confirmed on Twitter that the FCC has given it and T-Mobile temporary approval to offer satellite-based features on smartphones in areas affected by the disaster. What should you expect, then?




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