The way we connect to the internet is changing fast, and Starlink is leading the shift. Through its new Direct-to-Cell technology, Starlink is working to bring reliable connectivity straight to mobile phones no towers needed helping people in specific countries stay connected even in the most remote places.

Getting to Know Starlink’s Satellite Internet

Starlink, created by SpaceX, delivers high-speed internet using satellites in orbit. Normally, you need a Starlink dish to catch the signal and a WiFi router to share that internet with your phones, laptops, or smart devices. This means your phone doesn’t connect directly to the satellites, it gets online through the Starlink WiFi hotspot.

What Does Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Technology Do?

Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology lets regular smartphones connect straight to Starlink satellites, so there’s no need for cell towers in remote areas.

Here’s how it works:

• Satellites act like mobile towers, replacing traditional ground-based towers.
• It works with regular 4G LTE phones—no extra hardware needed.
• Brings mobile coverage to remote places where cell towers don’t exist.

Starlink has teamed up with Safaricom in Kenya, where it quickly gained nearly 20,000 subscribers in just a year, making Kenya the African country with the most Starlink users. In the U.S., T-Mobile is rolling out this technology, and other carriers around the world are expected to follow suit.