In response to Hurricane Helene, Elon Musk's Starlink delivered more than 10,000 kits offering connectivity in the affected areas. The satellite internet company, along with T-Mobile, activated 'Direct to Cell' satellites that offered people emergency alerts for all their phones and carriers. Besides, the US FCC also approved emergency special temporary authority for coverage in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. SpaceX enabled basis texting (SMS) on T-Mobile phones in affected areas. Ban on X Ends in Brazil: Elon Musk-Run Platform to Be Reinstated After Complying With Supreme Court Demands.
Starlink Gets Approval for Coverage Ahead of Hurricane Milton After Delivering 10,000 Kits to Affected in Hurricane Helene
In addition to the thousands (>10k) of Starlink kits we are delivering in response to Hurricane Helene, the @Starlink team and @TMobile activated our Direct to Cell satellites to provide emergency alerts for all phones and carriers of those in affected areas.
The @FCC has also…
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 8, 2024
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