Elon Musk’s ramblings about creating his own “alternative” smartphone may not currently be in the works. But one of Musk’s companies is working on improving cellular connectivity.
SpaceX has launched its first set of Starlink satellites with the ability to send signals to cellular phones. A Falcon 9 rocket carried 21 satellites into orbit on Tuesday, according to SpaceX.
Musk’s space company signed a deal with T-Mobile, one of the major U.S. wireless carriers, in August 2022 that will allow customers to access Starlink-provided network access primarily in dead zones across the country. U.S. regulators approved these satellites last month, according to TechCrunch.
