Virgin Media O2 switches on Starlink-powered smartphone satellite service

TechRadar·Feb 26

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Virgin Media O2 has launched a satellite-powered service, with some reports specifying it is powered by Starlink. The service, called O2 Satellite, is described as a direct-to-device satellite connectivity option, although it is unclear if it is available for all smartphones or just certain models like the iPhone. The launch reportedly makes Virgin Media O2 the first UK mobile network to offer this type of service.

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