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Starlink's Satellite-to-Phone Network Scales Up in 2026
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Summary
- T-Mobile's 'T-Satellite,' powered by SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell satellites, went commercial in July 2025 with texting and added data by late 2025.
- With more than 650 direct-to-cell satellites in orbit, SpaceX calls it the largest 4G network by coverage area, reaching remote parts of the US, Canada, New Zealand and Japan; it costs about $10/month and works on 60+ phones.
- In January 2026 the FCC authorized 7,500 more Gen2 Starlink satellites, giving SpaceX room to expand the cellular service.
The question
Satellite-to-phone service will end mobile dead zones for good.
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