Now you'll soon be able to make phone calls from satellite network, confirmed by Elon Musk

In a recent update, Elon Musk, the chief of SpaceX announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Starlinks' Direct-to-Cell satellite service would be going into beta starting on January 27. This reflects one of the largest steps toward worldwide mobile connectivity availability independent of cell towers. Elon Musk wrote on X, "Beta test of direct cellphone internet connection from Starlink satellite begins in 3 days."

This service will enable mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, eliminating the need for traditional cellular infrastructure. It aims to make text, call, and internet browsing possible even in remote and isolated areas where normal cell towers are not available.

IBC Group founder Mario Navfal called it a "cell tower in space" that has the potential to eliminate dead zones and improve mobile communications. The special thing is that users will not need a new phone or additional hardware to take advantage of this service. It will work with existing devices.