Starlink activates emergency phone connectivity for Hurricane Milton (spacenews.com)

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[-] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 18 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

To clarify the headline a bit, the connectivity is for "T-Mobile customers in Florida who may lose cellular service due to Hurricane Milton", not connectivity for the hurricane itself, which I assume is doing just fine.

[-] shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zip 8 points 6 days ago

Also be aware that these satellites can broadcast wireless emergency alerts, which will go to all customers, regardless of carrier. I posted more about it on !t_mobile@lemmy.ml

this post was submitted on 10 Oct 2024

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