SpaceX Starlink Enables Satellite Connectivity for Smartphones in Testing
• SpaceX's cellular Starlink system has successfully communicated with unmodified iPhones, Pixels, and Galaxy devices in tests • The system delivered internet speeds of 17Mbps and enabled communication indoors, outdoors, under tree cover, etc. • Phones communicated properly with satellites during entire pass without interference issues • System transmitted messages successfully via SMS, WhatsApp • Pending FCC approval, plans to launch service for T-Mobile customers later this year starting with SMS messaging, expanding to voice and data next year