Elon Musk on Space X Starlink Satellite Service During Emergency

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, revealed that Starlink’s satellite internet service will soon provide free emergency mobile phone access for people in distress, even in areas lacking traditional cellular coverage. This global service will be available to everyone, pending approval from individual governments. Musk shared the announcement in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

After thinking it through, SpaceX Starlink will provide emergency services access for mobile phones for people in distress for free.

This applies worldwide, subject to approval by country governments.

Can’t have a situation where someone dies because they forgot or were unable…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 27, 2024

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