US EditionTelstra Launching Direct to Cell Satellite Messaging
- Australian telco Telstra launched Telstra Satellite Messaging on June 5, 2025, enabling satellite text messaging via SpaceX's Starlink network.
- This launch followed months of testing and the certification of direct-to-device technology, after delays slowed earlier adoption.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 users can now send and receive messages via a satellite connection when outside traditional mobile network coverage, as long as they have an unobstructed view of the sky.
- Telstra plans to expand device compatibility and enable data and voice calls in the future, aiming to close connectivity gaps nationwide.
- This development marks a milestone that promises improved communication across Australia’s large unpopulated areas, reflecting Telstra’s commitment to pioneering connectivity.
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Telstra Unveils Starlink-Powered Satellite Text Messaging in Australia
Australian telco Telstra has launched its Starlink-powered satellite text messaging service, a groundbreaking step in enhancing connectivity across the nation. Telstra x Starlink’s direct-to-device (D2D) service enables customers with Samsung Galaxy S25 devices to send and receive text messages in areas without mobile coverage, provided they have a clear view of the sky. The Telstra Satellite Messaging service rolls out over the coming weeks. Th…
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Satellite texting, explained. Late last year, One NZ became the first company globally to launch a nationwide Satellite TXT service powered by Starlink. While anyone can hypothetically use this new tech, its potential is perhaps largest for the 40% of the New Zealand landmass that does not have mobile coverage. New Zealand’s rugged terrain and large swathes of sparsely populated land make it difficult to run physical infrastructure to many parts…
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