India just opened the door to phones connecting straight to satellites
India's telecom regulator TRAI has recommended allowing direct-to-device satellite service
What it recommends:
• D2D on the L-band and S-band mobile satellite spectrum
• D2D on existing mobile (IMT) bands: 600, 700, 800, 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz
• Mobile operators can use their own spectrum by partnering with authorised satellite network providers
• No waiting for the outcome of WRC-27
• Handset makers to be encouraged to support the needed bands in future phones sold in India
That is exactly the model Starlink Direct to Cell runs on: satellites working with a carrier's own spectrum so a normal phone connects where towers can't reach
India has over a billion mobile users and huge areas with no coverage
Starlink is built for this moment
India's telecom regulator TRAI has recommended allowing direct-to-device satellite service
What it recommends:
• D2D on the L-band and S-band mobile satellite spectrum
• D2D on existing mobile (IMT) bands: 600, 700, 800, 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz
• Mobile operators can use their own spectrum by partnering with authorised satellite network providers
• No waiting for the outcome of WRC-27
• Handset makers to be encouraged to support the needed bands in future phones sold in India
That is exactly the model Starlink Direct to Cell runs on: satellites working with a carrier's own spectrum so a normal phone connects where towers can't reach
India has over a billion mobile users and huge areas with no coverage
Starlink is built for this moment
