Direct-to-cell technology could transform the global telecoms landscape. However, the technology must first prove itself.

Airtel has completed the construction of its two base stations in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu and is now awaiting spectrum ...

New Licensing and Roaming Models: As satellite services like Starlink become more mainstream, new business models around licensing and roaming agreements might emerge. For example, traditional ...

For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy ...

The Direct to Cell technology on Starlink satellites uses a sophisticated eNodeB modem, which functions as a cell tower in space. This allows it to integrate into the network like a normal roaming ...

Its standard subscription price would be doubled and the Starlink roaming package would be hiked by 234 percent from $30 to $100 per month. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) then said ...

Eligible phones will only switch to satellite connectivity if customers are in an area without traditional cell or roaming services. “Manually selecting the T-Mobile Starlink network will not ...

Telstra’s new partnership with SpaceX-owned Starlink will soon let mobile customers text from areas of Australia where there ...

As Starlink is facing regulatory challenges, Airtel is set to lead in revolutionizing satellite internet access in India.

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service ... In addition, the mobile global roaming service will now cost N717,000 monthly. The new pricing structure was announced to customers in an ...

Starlink satellites with Direct to Cell capability have an advanced eNodeB modem onboard that acts like a cellphone tower in space, allowing network integration similar to a standard roaming partner.