In a spectacular technological breakthrough, Starlink, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has reached a new milestone with a peak download speed of 17Mb/s, directly from a satellite to a standard cell phone. This innovation promises to redefine Internet access by eliminating the need for specialized equipment, even in the most remote areas.
Starlink’s technological odyssey takes on a new dimension with the recent announcement of its download speed, directly from a satellite to a standard cell phone. This breakthrough continues the company’s landmark innovations, as demonstrated by the successful sending of the first SMS via satellite, an important milestone achieved in collaboration with T-Mobile. This feat, which opened the way to a satellite communication without special equipmentreinforces the company’s ambition to ensure global internet connectivity.
The realisation of Starlinkallowing a download speed of 17Mb/s directly on standard telephones, represents a significant technical advance. This innovation is built on solid foundations, such as technology Direct-to-Device (D2D) which made sending easier of the first SMS by satellite. Interoperability with unmodified smartphones and effectiveness in areas lacking land coverage opens up new opportunities for access to data services, emergency communication and connectivity in remote regions.
SpaceX transmits data to a Samsung smartphone for the first time
There remarkable performance of 17Mb/s achieved by Starlink on a Samsung S21 Ultra 128GB Android smartphone this weekend opens new perspectives for global mobile connectivity. This speed, although modest by the standards of terrestrial networks, represents a major advance in the context of direct satellite transmission to standard cell phones. This capability not only ensures the ability to stay connected in remote areas without cellular coverage, but it also promises to transform industries such as emergency and security, where every second counts. The promise reliable and uninterrupted connectivity, even in the most isolated corners of the planet or on a planemarks an important step towards a truly connected world.
The success of this data transmission is not just a technical feat; it symbolizes progress toward realizing Elon Musk’s vision of universal Internet access. By overcoming challenges such as the high speed of satellites compared to fixed Earth towers, SpaceX demonstrates that previous limitations can be overcome. The implications of this achievement extend beyond simple internet connectivity, offering the potential to improve access to services education, health and emergency in previously unreachable regions, thus paving the way for a new era of global communication.