It is increasingly clear that Elon Musk wants to position Starlink as the number 1 option for Internet services. And even if the beginnings were not encouraging due to the exorbitant prices he proposed, things have changed. Starlink is no longer as expensive as before, it also wants to be useful on airplanes, and it also intends to to offer a free service essential to all human beings that other companies already have, but with payment plans.
With the latter we refer to his Free internet connection service exclusively for emergency casesThe plan aims to reach every cell phone in the world, thanks to the reach of Starlink with its 6,000 satellites roaming the planet.
After careful consideration, SpaceX Starlink will provide free access to emergency services via cell phones to people in need.
This is valid worldwide, subject to approval by national governments.
There cannot be a situation where someone dies because they forgot or were unable to…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 27, 2024
While Apple already offers an emergency satellite connection service on its devices, and Google is doing the same starting with Android 14, Starlink will lead the way with an advantage that neither of the previous two offers: the same service, but free and for all cell phones in the world.
The news was announced recently, by Elon Musk’s X account (CEO of SpaceX, X and, of course, Starlink). It should be emphasized, however, that this service It can only be used after Starlink has received permission from each country individually.following the law.
Having this free perk means just that You can connect via satellite from your mobile phone only to be able to access the emergency services in your regionand also sends data such as your GPS location. Among the contacts you can access are the police, firefighters and ambulances. The opportunity is golden and will be able to reach everyone, since there are no subscription barriers to have this advantage.
So it doesn’t matter where you are, whether in places where telephone coverage is precarious or non-existent, with the Starlink proposal You may always have a way to ask for help. in case of any eventuality.
We have to wait for the initiative to start expanding worldwide and Check if your country allows this type of service in its territory. Now that Starlink has launched such a huge appeal, everyone against everyone, Will Apple and Google follow suit?
