#SpaceX Starlink Satellite

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said in a tweet that his company's satellite internet constellation, Starlink, has been activated in Ukraine and more terminals are en route tagging Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister and Digital Transformation Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 26, 2022 Starlink will provide satellite internet access coverage to most of the world. SpaceX successfully launched six Starlink satellites equipped to provide mobile coverage directly to conventional smartphones, a service aimed at enhancing global connectivity and eradicating areas with no network coverage. Starlink's future plans include enabling SMS messaging directly from its satellites this year, with voice and data services expected to commence in 2025. Globe has officially launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines after receiving approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), making it the first local telecom operator to commercially offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the country. It supports voice and video calls through supported apps, messaging apps, SMS, and basic navigation services using Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellites. According to Globe, the service works by allowing compatible LTE smartphones with an active Globe SIM to connect directly to Starlink satellites once they are outside Globe's terrestrial network coverage and have a clear view of the sky. Globe Telecom has officially partnered with Starlink to bring Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite service to the Philippines, making it the first telco in Southeast Asia to offer this breakthrough technology. Read more in our articles including "Elon Musk activates Starlink service in Ukraine" and "SpaceX launches first six Starlink Direct to Cell satellites".