SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced beta testing of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite service is set to begin, with the plan to enable global mobile connectivity.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service will begin its beta testing phase on January 27. This marks a big step toward global mobile connectivity without relying on traditional ground-based cell towers.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted an update regarding the Starlink services on the X handle. He posted on January 24, 2025 regarding this new update.

SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, known for revolutionizing satellite internet connectivity, is set to launch a new era in global communication. With more than 4.6 million users across 118 countries, Starlink is preparing to beta test its Direct-to-Cell (DTC) satellites,