T-Mobile Will Keep Using SpaceX's Starlink for Emergency Service, SMS Texting During Hurricane Milton
T-Mobile and SpaceX announced plans to start using the Starlink satellites to provide space-based coverage for T-Mobile's network back in 2022. While the service was aimed at filling in dead zones that otherwise couldn't be covered by terrestrial networks, it's quickly proving to be valuable for connecting people during national emergencies.
FCC Approves Emergency Cellular Starlink Service for Hurricane Helene Victims
Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite service for emergency alerts goes online in North Carolina as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton this week.
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
The Federal Communications Commission gave Starlink and T-Mobile emergency authority to provide satellite-to-phone coverage in areas hit by Hurricane Helene. "SpaceX and T-Mobile have been given emergency special temporary authority by the FCC to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cell phones in the affected areas of Hurricane Helene,
Starlink and T-Mobile Provide Satellite-to-Cell Service to Aid Hurricane Helene Relief
SpaceX's Starlink service and T-Mobile have been granted temporary emergency capabilities to give those affected by the storm access to mobile coverage via satellites.
Starlink to provide direct-to-cell coverage for hurricane-hit areas in the US
The US Federal Communications Commission on Sunday allowed Elon Musk 's SpaceX and T Mobile to enable Starlink satellites with direct-to-cell capability to provide coverage for cellphones in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
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Boston City Council slams USPS for ditching emergency hearing on late mail over body’s perceived ‘political agenda’
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Emergency, business hotlines restored after hours-long Singtel landline outage
“Singtel was required to restore services urgently, with emphasis on key government services,” said an IMDA spokeswoman.
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FMCSA declares regional emergency for Helene response
The declaration, effective through Oct. 27, is for relief haulers responding in seven affected states. Also: More news from ...
Verizon service restored after some customers dealt with network issues Monday
Verizon customers continue to report issues with service on Monday afternoon, so what’s the update from the company?
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Wyoming Wildfires Prompt Emergency Livestock Transport
With wildfires still threatening Wyoming’s landscape and livestock, Gov. Mark Gordon has renewed two emergency orders to streamline the transportation of animals and their feed.