"SpaceX's Starlink Satellites Enable First Text Messages via LTE"
SpaceX successfully sent text messages via Starlink satellites using T-Mobile's network, marking a milestone in its efforts to bring direct-to-device cell service to market. The recent test follows the launch of six Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-device capabilities and paves the way for expanded services, including voice, data, and internet of things. With partnerships with mobile operators like T-Mobile, SpaceX plans to offer D2D text service this year and expand further in 2025, while other companies, such as Apple and Iridium, are also pursuing similar initiatives.