Data coverage around the world isn't always consistent as there are some places where signals can't be reached. Elon Musk says that they could eliminate dead zones saying they are incredibly excited to do this with T-Mobile.
Elon Musk Announced the Potential Elimination of Dead Zones
Cellular dead zones happen when there is a lack of coverage in certain areas rendering a user's mobile device useless. This problem can happen when users travel to places that their service cannot reach.
During the SpaceX + T-Mobile Update event that was uploaded to YouTube, Elon Musk spoke about how the new technology could help eliminate dead zones. The CEO spoke after T-Mobile's Mike Sievert announced and detailed what the partnership would bring.
Elon Musk Announced that Users Might Not have as Much Broadband as Starlink Terminals but can Still Carry Out Different Actions
Elon Musk, the CEO, Chairman, and CTO of SpaceX, announced that they are excited to work with T-Mobile to potentially get rid of dead zones. To be fair, Elon Musk did not overexaggerate the dead zones but instead said that there will be certain places where users will be able to do the bare minimum.
The CEO noted that although the new approach might not have as much bandwidth as a Starlink terminal would have, users will still be able to use the technology to stay connected. Musk then said that the connection would be good enough to enable texting and images.
Musk Announced the Potential Life Saving Advantages of This Function
The SpaceX CEO also noted that if there aren't too many people within the cell zone, the user will potentially be able to play videos. It was then highlighted that the important thing about the technology is that there will be "no dead zones anywhere in the world for your cell phones."
Musk confirmed the earlier statements of Sievert during the event saying they want to bring the function anywhere in the world and expand the reach of which users can still stay connected. Musk then explained certain situations where having a connection could be lifesaving, especially when lost or under extreme conditions.
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Technology's Beta is Expected to Come Out as Soon as Early 2023
The SpaceX CEO then announced that the good thing about the technology is that it will help save lives and that this will help get rid of situations where people were lost and might have been saved if only they could have called for help.
Aside from its life-saving properties, the CEO announced that the function could massively help improve people's convenience. When traveling, the function could help people stay connected no matter where they are in the world.
The elimination of dead zones will allow people to stay connected despite being in locations where there would have not been any connection, to begin with. The technology's beta is expected to come out as soon as early 2023.
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Written by Urian B.
