Emergency Connectivity Initiatives
's , in partnership with T-Mobile, offers free direct-to-cell service for victims, enabling basic texting for T-Mobile users and emergency alerts for all.
's iPhone and 's models introduce satellite connectivity for emergency communication, with specific models able to use this feature for sending texts and contacting emergency services.
Operational and Regulatory Support
The granted SpaceX a 15-day special temporary authority to provide satellite connectivity in , aiming to mitigate the impact of Hurricane Milton on communication networks.
Both SpaceX and T-Mobile have deployed over 10,000 Starlink kits to support hurricane recovery, with SpaceX emphasizing the best-effort basis for message delivery due to satellite connectivity limitations.
