Starlink connects 7M Brazilians in one week; 50M Vivo users now eligible
XFreeze · x · 2026-10-30
Starlink's Direct-to-Cell network reached about 7 million Brazilians in one week of testing with carrier Vivo, which officially launched Starlink Mobile on October 26, making 50 million Vivo customers eligible for satellite connectivity.
- Standard 4G/5G smartphones connect directly to satellites with no dish or special satellite phone
- Brazil's Anatel separately approved Starlink's 2 GHz spectrum for future direct-to-device services
- Coverage targets rainforest communities and highways beyond cell tower reach
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