SpaceX and Starlink — the global satellite broadband network — are reportedly working on a Starlink-compatible phone that could operate directly via satellites, without relying on ground-based cellular infrastructure. At an investor event, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk acknowledged ongoing development and suggested that users may soon be able to make calls and send messages directly through Starlink’s constellation of low-Earth-orbit satellites. While Musk did not provide a precise launch date, he noted that progress has been made and that regulatory approvals will determine when and where the service can be offered — including in India, where the telecom landscape is highly regulated. What a Starlink Phone Could Mean Unlike traditional smartphones that depend on terrestrial cell towers, a Starlink phone would connect to Starlink satellites orbiting Earth. This means: Voice and text connectivity even outside cellular coverage Service in remote or rural areas with weak or no network signals Potentially lower infrastructure barriers for operators and users in underserved regions Starlink’s growing satellite network — already serving broadband customers in many countries — could expand to support two-way voice and messaging if the phone and satellites meet technical and regulatory requirements. Challenges Before Launch Musk emphasized that regulatory clearance is… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
