Direct-to-device satellite connectivity grew 25% between July 2025 and March 2026, with Starlink dominating the market. The US accounts for 45.9% of global D2D connections, followed by Australia (18.1%), Chile (10%), and Canada (9.8%), driven by sparse cellular coverage in rural areas. T-Mobile, Apple, Skylo, and Lynk Global are key players.
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Phone-to-satellite use goes into orbit, growing 25% in 8 months
Starlink and mobile carriers are rapidly scaling direct-to-satellite phone connectivity—25% growth in eight months—with US (46% of global traffic) and Australia (18%) leading adoption in rural dead zones where cellular fails.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The RegisterBY sys://pipeline
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