We don’t have a date for the upgraded service rollout, but it isn't likely until 2027.
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Starlink’s official social media channels are boasting about an incredible performance update on the way to mobile customers. A Tweet on Sunday claimed that the next-gen V2 satellites being launched by SpaceX would deliver “100x the data density of the current V1 generation satellites.” That’s the kind of upgrade multiplier anyone can appreciate.
Starlink Mobile’s next-gen satellites will deliver 5G speeds from space with 100x the data density of the current V1 generation satellitesV2 satellites will seamlessly enable streaming, internet browsing, high-speed apps and voice calls, just like being connected to a… pic.twitter.com/ObPjtv0eEC March 2, 2026
The announcement will affect the Starlink Mobile service, which was previously branded as ‘Direct to Cell’ until recently. Whatever the moniker, this service provides satellite-to-phone communications – data, voice, messaging – across 32 countries spanning six continents. When enough V2 satellites get into LEO position, we’d say these “cellphone towers in space” are going to boost the service quality significantly.
The Starlink Direct to Cell, now Starlink Mobile, service only began to roll out commercially last July. However, compared to traditional mobile service providers, its only real draw is the inherent ‘connectivity where you need it’ and emergency coverage where space-based comms beat those on Earth.
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Key considerations
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Reference reading
- https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/network-providers/SPONSORED_LINK_URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/network-providers/starlink-mobile-teases-5g-speeds-from-space-with-100x-the-data-density-v2-satellites-are-being-sent-into-orbit-to-power-the-upgrade#main
- https://www.tomshardware.com
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