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Starlink and Airtel Africa have entered a major partnership to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite-to-mobile services across all 14 Airtel African markets, connecting over 170 million people starting in 2026. The service will begin with data that supports voice, video and messaging, and evolve to high-speed broadband with up to 20 times faster data speeds on compatible smartphones, helping bridge the digital divide in remote and underserved areas.

Rogers Communications and Starlink have launched “Rogers Satellite,” a full satellite-to-mobile service in Canada. As of December 2025, users in remote or coverage-dead zones can connect with their regular smartphones to access data, voice, video, and popular apps — including WhatsApp, Google Maps, and more. The service dramatically expands Canada’s wireless coverage and enables connectivity in wilderness, coastal, rural and remote areas where cell towers don’t reach.

Starlink Direct to Cell is now available to @EntelPeru customers. Peru marks the second country in Latin America to enable satellite-to-mobile connectivity, ensuring customers stay connected to data, voice, video and messaging in even the most remote locations.  Entel and Starlink join forces to bring satellite connectivity to your cell phone 🛰️🚀. A Power Signal that reaches where others can't. Switch to the Power Signal. More info at http://entel.pe/Starlink @Starlink

In response to Hurricane Melissa, the Starlink team has been working to provide vital connectivity to support relief and recovery efforts. Over 800 kits have been donated to local governments and humanitarian organizations, including over 600 in Jamaica, and free service has been enabled for customers in impacted areas. During the last 24 hours, the Starlink team distributed kits to organizations that are working to restore connectivity in major hospitals, distributing food, water, sanitation supplies, basic household items, and children activity kits. Direct to Cell capabilities were also activated via local partners, enabling mobile connectivity through apps and messaging for over 250,000 people in impacted areas. The Starlink team will continue to support efforts on the ground and provide connectivity...