Starlink Direct to Cell

Something of interest for those who live in the boonies or where Cell coverage is nonexistent.

Apparently Entel has teamed up with Starlink to offer this service, which at present seems to be limited to “free” SMS text messages. No doubt when sat voice and internet services become available, Entel’s tariffs will reflect that.

However, only certain models of cellphones can access this service:

This could be a life-saver in emergency situations, providing a service similar to the popular Garmin InReach.