SpaceX and T-Mobile have received temporary FCC approval to provide satellite connectivity to smartphones in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
SpaceX confirmed that satellites are already broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones across all networks in North Carolina. They may also test basic texting for T-Mobile users in affected areas. While cellular infrastructure is gradually being restored, satellite-based services could still assist regions with limited coverage.
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