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Starlink Phones Launch in Philippines | Durham News
SpaceX’s Starlink is exploding beyond rockets—now delivering satellite-to-phone service to over ten million users this year, aiming for 25 million by December. The Philippines just became the first country to greenlight direct mobile access via Globe Telecom, turning sci-fi into reality with satellites acting like sky-based cell towers. This leap bridges the digital divide in areas like the Philippines, where 4% lack mobile service, and proved vital during a recent earthquake. While the U.S. rollout fizzled, global expansion is key—and with xAI now part of the SpaceX ecosystem, every new…
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