Starlink Direct-to-Cell

[Kpm]

This is very intriguing for outdoorsman. It seems like either Apple or starlink will make
This a more seamless way to use without additional hardware. The big question is will they flip this into a totally new cost. I know Apple iPhone satellite Messi free for now… I have yet to be in a situation to use it but it’s nice to know it’s available.


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[WRO]

This is very intriguing for outdoorsman. It seems like either Apple or starlink will make
This a more seamless way to use without additional hardware. The big question is will they flip this into a totally new cost. I know Apple iPhone satellite Messi free for now… I have yet to be in a situation to use it but it’s nice to know it’s available.


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Long term the goal will be to make all phones satellite based.


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[Z Barebow]

Long term the goal will be to make all phones satellite based.


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As someone who works in the communications field, this will never happen. Law of Physics. There is/will always be a need a terrestrial layer. The frequency spectrum utilized by satellites do not penetrate buildings well. Nothing (currently) can replace a tower in the neighborhood.

 

[jgross424]

My hunting buddy was in the beta testing this year. During 2nd season in Colorado he was texting friends and family from his Iphone via starlink. He just had to point the phone towards the satellite it was looking for and then send his texts. Supposedly Verizon is coming out with messaging via satellite for Android also in 2025.

The starlink beta testing application didn't open until mid December so it was unlikely starlink. Probably the Apple sat messaging on ios18. I was on the beta for that this summer in which you have to point the phone at the sat. On Starlink you won't have to do that.