Smartphones can now connect directly to Starlink satellites

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Habari nilizo zipata muda huu ni kwamba. Simu hizi zitakuwa zinakamata internet moja kwa moja kwenye satellite.
Hii ni habari njema sana wanasayansi ni wakombozi wa hii dunia.

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SpaceX and T-Mobile have secured a major victory with approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch its Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service, allowing smartphones to connect directly to Starlink satellites without relying on traditional cell towers.

Despite initial regulatory delays, this approval marks the first time the FCC has greenlit a satellite-terrestrial network partnership in the U.S., a move expected to transform communication in remote and underserved areas.

With T-Mobile as its U.S. partner, SpaceX aims to address the vast connectivity gaps across more than 500,000 square miles of American terrain that remain unreachable by traditional networks due to rugged landscapes and technical limitations. The innovative DTC technology promises to bridge these gaps, ensuring reliable communication even in the most isolated regions.

The FCC’s approval doesn’t just focus on domestic operations; it also sets the stage for SpaceX to expand its service internationally. Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology has already established partnerships with major telecom operators in five countries, including Rogers in Canada, One NZ in New Zealand, KDDI in Japan, Optus in Australia, and Salt in Switzerland. These collaborations aim to deliver connectivity to areas typically plagued by dead zones, empowering millions of people with reliable communication.

Image Credit: Starlink
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The satellite-based mobile connectivity requires no specialized hardware, allowing standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites. Early trials demonstrated the ability to support text messaging, with voice calls and data services expected soon. SpaceX envisions speeds exceeding 2Gbps with next-generation satellites, transforming emergency response, disaster relief, and connectivity in remote regions.

However, regulatory challenges remain. The FCC deferred decisions on additional satellites and loosening emission limits necessary for real-time voice and video calls, while competitors like AT&T and Verizon voiced concerns over potential interference.

Despite these hurdles, SpaceX is advancing quickly. Over 320 second-generation Starlink satellites are already in orbit, forming the foundation for the DTC network. Beta testing is set to begin soon, marking a significant step toward global connectivity.

SpaceX’s relentless innovation promises to revolutionize communication, closing the digital divide and ensuring seamless coverage in even the most remote locations.

Techloy

 

[BIG DOGG]

Ibakulipia lkn..?

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Ibakulipia lkn..?

Unalipia

 

[BIG DOGG]

Unalipia

Ila naamini itakua na unafuu kidogo

 

[Hance Mtanashati]

Fafanua zaidi

 

[G4N]

Imekubaliwa huko huko US. Hapa Bongo hawa vichwa maji wanufaika wa mabando hawatakubali.

 

[Down To Earth]

Fafanua zaidi

kwenye umbea huombagi ufafanuzi

 

[Hance Mtanashati]

kwenye umbea huombagi ufafanuzi

Aisee

 

[Donnie Charlie]

Fafanua zaidi

SpaceX na T-Mobile zimepata ushindi mkubwa kwa idhini kutoka kwa Tume ya Shirikisho la Mawasiliano ya Marekani (FCC) kuzindua huduma yake ya Direct-to-Cell (DTC), inayoruhusu simu mahiri kuunganishwa moja kwa moja kwenye setilaiti za Starlink bila kutegemea minara ya kawaida ya seli.

Licha ya ucheleweshaji wa awali wa udhibiti, uidhinishaji huu unaashiria mara ya kwanza kwa FCC kuangaza ubia wa mtandao wa satelaiti na nchi kavu nchini Marekani, hatua inayotarajiwa kubadilisha mawasiliano katika maeneo ya mbali na ambayo hayajahudumiwa.

T-Mobile ikiwa mshirika wake wa U.S., SpaceX inalenga kushughulikia mapengo makubwa ya muunganisho katika zaidi ya maili za mraba 500,000 za ardhi ya Amerika ambayo bado hayawezi kufikiwa na mitandao ya kitamaduni kwa sababu ya mandhari mbaya na mapungufu ya kiufundi.

Teknolojia ya kibunifu ya DTC inaahidi kuziba mapengo haya, kuhakikisha mawasiliano ya kuaminika hata katika maeneo yaliyotengwa zaidi.Uidhinishaji wa FCC hauzingatii shughuli za ndani tu; pia huweka hatua kwa SpaceX kupanua huduma yake kimataifa.

Teknolojia ya Direct-to-Cell ya Starlink tayari imeanzisha ushirikiano na waendeshaji wakuu wa mawasiliano katika nchi tano, ikiwa ni pamoja na Rogers nchini Kanada, One NZ nchini New Zealand, KDDI nchini Japani, Optus nchini Australia, na Salt nchini Uswizi.

Ushirikiano huu unalenga kuwasilisha muunganisho kwa maeneo ambayo kwa kawaida yameathiriwa na maeneo yaliyokufa, na kuwawezesha mamilioni ya watu kwa mawasiliano ya kuaminika. Muunganisho wa simu unaotegemea satelaiti hauhitaji maunzi maalum, hivyo kuruhusu simu mahiri za kawaida kuunganishwa moja kwa moja kwenye setilaiti.

Majaribio ya mapema yalionyesha uwezo wa kutumia ujumbe mfupi, huku huduma za simu na data zikitarajiwa hivi karibuni. SpaceX inatazamia kasi inayozidi 2Gbps na satelaiti za kizazi kijacho, kubadilisha majibu ya dharura, misaada ya maafa, na muunganisho katika maeneo ya mbali.

Hata hivyo, changamoto za udhibiti zimesalia. FCC iliahirisha maamuzi kuhusu satelaiti za ziada na kulegeza vikomo vya utoaji taka vinavyohitajika kwa simu za sauti na video za wakati halisi, huku washindani kama AT&T na Verizon walionyesha wasiwasi wao kuhusu uwezekano wa kuingiliwa.

Licha ya vikwazo hivi, SpaceX inasonga mbele haraka. Zaidi ya satelaiti 320 za kizazi cha pili cha Starlink tayari ziko kwenye obiti, na hivyo kutengeneza msingi wa mtandao wa DTC. Jaribio la Beta linatarajia kuanza hivi karibuni, na hivyo kuashiria hatua muhimu kuelekea muunganisho wa kimataifa.

Ubunifu usio na kikomo wa SpaceX unaahidi kuleta mageuzi katika mawasiliano, kufunga mgawanyiko wa kidijitali na kuhakikisha ufikiaji usio na mshono hata katika maeneo ya mbali zaidi.

 

[Donnie Charlie]

Ingawa kuna simu zipo miaka mingi "Thuraya" zinatumia mawasiliano hayo ila ni voice pekee na sio data, labda hapa kigeni ni data.

 

[dosho12]

baada ya miaka 10 asilimia 80 ya watu watakuwa na huduma ya star link, halafu Elon Musk atakuwa na data zao zote, kuanzia rentinal scan kwenye camera, fingerprint, location, internet search hisyory, etc.

 

[Obugwa Izoba]

Mpaka ifike Tanzania hii labda 2030 huko. Makampuni ya simu yatafanya kila jitihada kuzima hili

 

[Uhakika Bro]

Warete waretreeee, ushindani ukue

 

[Malaria 2]

Ila naamini itakua na unafuu kidogo

Mzungu akakupe unafuu wewe ?

 

[Donnie Charlie]

Minara iliyojaa kila baada ya km tano ni huawei na washirika wengine wachina ndio watengenezaji na wafungaji,

Hii habari sio rafiki sana kwao.

 

[magnifico]

Ngoja tumalizane na kina Mbowe, tutafika tu.

 

[grand millenial]

Ingawa kuna simu zipo miaka mingi "Thuraya" zinatumia mawasiliano hayo ila ni voice pekee na sio data, labda hapa kigeni ni data.

Nadhani kwa bongo tuna voLTE(voice over LTE) kuna siku niliweka line ya voda na kwenye network bars ikasoma kwamba kuna access ya voLTE (voice over LTE) ila sikujaribu kupiga , Inaweza kuwa ni huduma hiyo hiyo au labda voda wanazingua.

 

[Mstoiki]

Yaani kwamba? Hizi laini zitakua hazitumiki au?

 

[Donnie Charlie]

Nadhani kwa bongo tuna voLTE(voice over LTE) kuna siku niliweka line ya voda na kwenye network bars ikasoma kwamba kuna access ya voLTE (voice over LTE) ila sikujaribu kupiga , Inaweza kuwa ni huduma hiyo hiyo au labda voda wanazingua.

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) ni teknolojia inayoruhusu kupiga simu za sauti kupitia mtandao wa 4G LTE badala ya kutumia mtandao wa kawaida wa sauti (2G au 3G). VoLTE inaboresha ubora wa simu za sauti, na kufanya sauti kuwa safi zaidi (HD Voice).

Kwa maana hiyo bado upo ndani ya cell tower na sio satellite

 

[Anonymous77]

kwenye umbea huombagi ufafanuzi

Aaah namna gani paleee 😂