先前獲准可在衛星發射後10天內，透過1910-1915MHz、1990-1995MHz兩組頻段test, and after a few days of experiments to confirm whether satellite Internet services can allow mobile phones to connect directly to the Internet via satellite in areas without mobile Internet signals, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United StatesApproveThe mobile phone direct connection to satellite Internet signal service provided by Starlink in cooperation with T-Mobile is now officially operational, but it is only available in areas where telecommunications Internet signals are not available.
In this approval, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allows Starlink and T-Mobile to use up to 7500 second-generation Starlink communications satellites to transmit internet signals to the Earth. The reason for limiting use to areas without telecommunications signals is to prevent satellite signals from interfering with other network services.
The Federal Communications Commission has not yet decided whether to allow Starlink to increase the power of its satellites transmitting Internet signals to the ground, thereby providing sufficient network resources to support instant calls and video calls. Currently, it can only send and receive text messages.
Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), said the commission is currently assisting more telecom operators to establish partnerships with satellite service providers, thereby promoting the elimination of mobile Internet blind spots and promoting positive competition in the future space economy.
In previous statements, Starlink stated that its communication service, which can connect mobile phones directly to satellites, will operate under the name "Direct to Cell" and will be available from 2024. It is expected to provide text messaging, calls and Internet transmission services, which can be used by all mobile phones that support LTE connection technology.
