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Business Fortune
10 October, 2024
In order to provide Hurricane Milton victims with direct-to-cell Starlink connectivity, Elon Musk's SpaceX and T-Mobile partnered together.
More than 10,000 satellite kits have already been given away for free satellite internet.
Those who will be impacted by Hurricane Milton can receive complimentary Starlink services from Elon Musk's SpaceX and T-Mobile.
Fox Business reports that the initiative's main goal is to deploy Starlink technology to provide direct-to-cell access, enabling citizens to obtain all the information they need to stay connected throughout Hurricane Milton's challenging period.
According to Fox Business, Elon Musk said on his X account (formerly Twitter) that more than 10,000 Starlink kits will be sent out to provide rudimentary messaging capabilities. This service is essential to fighting Florida's present predicament. According to Fox Business, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established unique jurisdiction for emergency services to enable prompt deployment in impacted areas.
Additionally, SpaceX promised that the service's primary goal would be to convey emergency notifications so that customers may text 911 and other numbers. According to Fox Business, T-Mobile subscribers confirmed that they had already gotten notices regarding the new service's capabilities.
According to Fox Business, consumers may determine whether their phone is linked to the Starlink satellite by looking at the network name "T-Mobile SpaceX" along with two bars representing signal strength. If the initial effort fails, it is recommended that you resubmit the messages.