SpaceX Achieves First Successful Video Call Using Direct to Cell Satellites: A Game Changer in Global Connectivity

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Direct to Cell is a plan by SpaceX to bring cell coverage for the entire planet, targeting remote areas with no signal.
SpaceX achieved the first successful video call using Direct to Cell satellites on May 21, 2024.
SpaceX plans to provide voice, data, and IoT services by 2025.
The call was made between two SpaceX employees using unmodified mobile phones.
The company aims to revolutionize global communication and connectivity.
SpaceX Achieves First Successful Video Call Using Direct to Cell Satellites: A Game Changer in Global Connectivity

SpaceX, the aerospace manufacturer and satellite company founded by Elon Musk, recently achieved a significant milestone in its Starlink project: the first successful video call using Direct to Cell satellites. The call was made between two SpaceX employees using unmodified mobile phones.

Direct to Cell is SpaceX's ambitious plan to bring cell coverage for the entire planet, targeting faraway places that typically have no signal. This technology uses phased array antennas, advanced software, and more to achieve a breakthrough in delivering LTE cell signals directly from satellites without the need for traditional terrestrial infrastructure.

SpaceX has partnered with T-Mobile in Canada and the US to bring Direct to Cell services to customers. In February 2024, SpaceX tested Direct to Cell by sending and receiving text messages using T-Mobile network spectrum. Now, they have successfully demonstrated video calls as well.

The first successful video call on X was announced on May 21, 2024. The call took place between two SpaceX employees using unmodified mobile phones connected to the Direct to Cell satellites. This achievement marks a significant step forward in SpaceX's goal of providing global cell coverage and bridging the digital divide for people living in remote areas with limited or no connectivity.

SpaceX plans to continue testing and expanding its Direct to Cell services throughout 2024, with voice, data, and IoT services expected by 2025. The company aims to provide a complete satellite-based cellular solution for customers in rural areas and other locations where traditional terrestrial infrastructure is not available or reliable.

This breakthrough comes as SpaceX continues to make strides in the satellite industry, including launching thousands of Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit and providing satellite internet services to millions of customers worldwide. The company's Direct to Cell technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we communicate and connect with each other, regardless of our location.


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SpaceX just demoed its first Starlink phone-to-phone video call without special hardware

Space Explored Zac Hall Tuesday, 21 May 2024 18:36
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    • SpaceX demonstrated Starlink Direct to Cell satellite functionality with a video call using X.
    • SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to roll out Starlink-based satellite cell coverage in July 2023.
  • Accuracy
    • SpaceX is excited to launch the service with T-Mobile later in 2024.
    • Direct to Cell Starlink satellites will overcome traditional obstacles for connecting a cellphone directly to a moving satellite.
    • SpaceX uses phased array antennas, advanced software and more to achieve this breakthrough.
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SpaceX crosses milestone: Demos first Starlink Direct to Cell satellite video call

Android Authority Tuesday, 21 May 2024 20:48
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    • SpaceX demonstrated the first successful video call using an unmodified phone connected to their Direct to Cell satellite service.
    • Direct to Cell, SpaceX’s satellite phone service, is expected to launch later this year.
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    • SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to roll out Starlink-based satellite cell coverage in July 2023.
    • Direct to Cell Starlink satellites will overcome traditional obstacles for connecting a cellphone directly to a moving satellite.
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SpaceX Achieves First Video Call via Starlink Direct to Cell Satellites • iPhone in Canada Blog

iPhone in Canada Blog Wednesday, 22 May 2024 01:33
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    • SpaceX successfully tested the first video call using Starlink Direct to cell satellites.
    • SpaceX uses phased array antennas, advanced software and more to achieve this breakthrough.
    • Rogers is SpaceX’s partner in Canada for Direct to Cell services.
    • Direct to Cell eventually means LTE cell signals in faraway places, such as rural areas that don’t have cellular connectivity.
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    • ]SpaceX successfully tested the first video call using Starlink Direct to cell satellites.[
    • SpaceX is excited to launch the service with T-Mobile later in 2024.
    • The demonstration used unmodified mobile phones.
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    • ]SpaceX on Tuesday announced it had successfully tested its first video call using Starlink Direct to cell satellites[.
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SpaceX Direct-to-Cell Service Video Call Demo Successful—What’s Next?

Tech Times Isaiah Richard Wednesday, 22 May 2024 01:40
  • Unique Points
    • SpaceX and T-Mobile successfully demonstrated the first video call using their Direct-to-Cell service.
    • The Direct-to-Cell service uses satellite connection for cellular devices, eliminating the need for hardware like those installed at homes or offices.
    • SpaceX announced that the Direct-to-Cell service will go live later this year in the US, providing smartphone users with satellite internet and cellular connections without relying on terrestrial connections.
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    • The demonstration used unmodified mobile phones, indicating that regular devices can connect to the service as long as they are on the right telco.
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