SpaceX And T-Mobile's Direct-To-Cell Satellite Service For Hurricane-Hit Areas Green Lighted By FCC: 'Already Been Enabled And Started Broadcasting Emergency Alerts To Cell Phones On All Networks'
SpaceX And T-Mobile's Direct-To-Cell Satellite Service For Hurricane-Hit Areas Green Lighted By FCC: 'Already Been Enabled And Started Broadcasting Emergency Alerts To Cell Phones On All Networks'
Moreover, due to the partial deployment of SpaceX's direct-to-cell constellation, all services will be offered on a best-effort basis.The Federal Communications Commission or FCC has temporarily authorized Elon Musk-led SpaceX and T-Mobile U.S. (NASDAQ:TMUS) to provide direct-to-cell service via Starlink satellites in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.
美國聯邦通信委員會或FCC已經臨時授權由埃隆·馬斯克領導的spacex和t-Mobile美國（納斯達克:TMUS）利用Starlink衛星在被颶風海倫侵襲地區提供直至電芯服務。
What Happened: Over the weekend, SpaceX's official handle on X, formerly Twitter, said that the Starlink satellites have started transmitting emergency alerts to all mobile networks in North Carolina.
發生了什麼：週末，spacex在X，即推特的官方賬號稱，Starlink衛星已開始向北卡羅來納州的所有移動網絡發送緊急警報。
The company also said that SpaceX and T-Mobile are contemplating the trial of basic texting capabilities for most mobile phones on the T-Mobile network in the same state.
該公司還表示，spacex和t-Mobile正在考慮試行在該州t-Mobile網絡上爲大多數手機提供基本文本功能。
Moreover, due to the partial deployment of SpaceX's direct-to-cell constellation, all services will be offered on a best-effort basis.
此外，由於spacex直至電芯星座的部分部署，所有服務將以最大努力提供。
We remain committed to helping with recovery efforts in states affected by Hurricane Helene. We stand ready to do all that is necessary to return connectivity to hard-hit areas and save lives.
— The FCC (@FCC) October 6, 2024
我們致力於幫助受颶風海倫影響的州屬進行恢復工作。我們隨時準備做一切必要的事情，以恢復災區的連通性，拯救生命。
— 美國聯邦通信委員會 (@FCC) 2024年10月6日
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Why It Matters: The severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene resulted in widespread "blackout zones," especially in North Carolina, severely disrupting communication in the southeast region of the U.S.
爲什麼重要：颶風海倫導致的嚴重洪水在美國東南地區，特別是北卡羅來納州，造成了廣泛的「停電區」，嚴重干擾了通信。
This approval comes after SpaceX's alleged struggle to deliver Starlink terminals and supplies to disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina.
此次批准是在特斯拉公司聲稱其在北卡羅來納災區交付星鏈天線和物資方面遇到困難之後。
Musk had previously expressed his frustration over FEMA's alleged refusal to allow SpaceX engineers to assist in the relief efforts.
馬斯克曾因美國聯邦緊急管理署據稱拒絕讓特斯拉工程師參與救援工作而表達了他的沮喪。
However, the situation took a positive turn when Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg expedited approval for support flights. This move has paved the way for SpaceX and T-Mobile to provide communication services in the hurricane-hit areas.
然而，交通部長皮特·布蒂吉格加快了對支持航班的批准，這一舉措爲特斯拉和t-Mobile提供通信服務鋪平了道路。
SpaceX and T-Mobile launched their first direct-to-cell satellites in January, despite opposition from companies like AT&T and Verizon, who voiced concerns to the FCC about potential interference with their cellular networks.
特斯拉和t-Mobile在一月份推出了他們的首批直射電信衛星，儘管遭到AT&t和verizon等公司的反對，後者向聯邦通信委員會表示擔憂，稱可能會干擾他們的移動網絡。
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