FCC Lets Starlink Connect Directly to Phones in Disaster-Hit Areas
Elon Musk’s space-based internet satellites got special permission to act as cell phone towers in the sky, connecting people in blacked-out areas of North Carolina as they begin post-storm recovery efforts.
FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane
Starlink is being used to provide wireless emergency alerts to cell phones from all carriers in North Carolina, according to Ben Longmier, senior director of satellite engineering for SpaceX. "We are also closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and standing by ready to take action in Florida," he wrote.
FCC gives go-ahead to T-Mobile US, Starlink for direct-to-cellular service as part of Helene response
T-Mobile US and Starlink received permission from the FCC to make D2C connectivity available in areas of North Carolina hard-hit by 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.
US Lets Starlink Provide Direct-To-Cell Coverage for Hurricane-Hit Areas
The U.S. 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.
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.
Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service approved for areas hit by Hurricane Helene
The FCC has granted a temporary clearance for Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, which could include testing text via satellite for T-Mobile customers in North Carolina.
Secondary cellular providers can save you money, but are they worth it?
Deciding between major and secondary cellphone service providers can be difficult. Here's how to find the right type for you.
Thousands report issues with Verizon cell phone service Monday morning
A week after experiencing widespread network issues, thousands of users are reporting trouble with Verizon’s cell phone ...
SpaceX, T-Mobile's satellite network for phones gets green light in Helene's wake
The FCC has given temporary approval for SpaceX and T-Mobile to offer satellite service to smartphones in areas affected by ...
Your Phone Is Not Registered On A Network On Android: What It Means And How To Fix It
Android bugs and glitches can cause a huge headache, especially because we rely so much on our phones. Here are a few methods ...
Verizon's network is back up. Here's a fix if your phone isn't working.
Verizon has a recommendation for people still having trouble getting service on their mobile phones after a massive outage.
Verizon customers reporting issues with cellular phone service
Verizon cellular customers were taking to the internet and social media on Monday morning to report service issues. Starting ...
CBS News6d
Verizon says its network is fully restored. Here's what to do if you still don't have service.
Verizon said its network is fully restored, returning mobile phone service to customers across the country after an outage on Monday that left many people unable to make or receive calls for ...
Verizon says resolved network disruption; FCC probing co's mobile network outage for thousands of users in US
Tens of thousands of Verizon users reported outages for the wireless carrier's services across the U.S. on Monday, with ...