What's the story SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlink's Direct-to-Cell satellite service will enter beta testing on January 27. The announcement, posted on X, marks a major step toward achieving global mobile connectivity without relying on conventional ground-based cell towers. "Starlink direct from satellite to cell phone Internet connection starts beta test in three days," Musk wrote on X. Service details No new hardware required for Starlink's service Interestingly, users won't need new phones or extra hardware to avail of this service as it works with existing devices. The beta testing phase is viewed as a critical milestone for SpaceX in its mission to expand Starlink's services. The main objective with this development is to address the ongoing issue of limited connectivity in rural and hard-to-reach areas. The launch of next-generation Starlink satellites could further boost speeds, possibly exceeding 2Gbps, marking a promising development in global telecommunications sector. Deployment strategy